Friday, January 02, 2015

1930s-1950s: Living the Havana High Life

Before the revolution Cuba was at a third world level with most of its population living in poverty but for the wealthy it was a glamorous playground.



1946
Aline Johnson de Menocal meeting with her personal staff to plan a party.
IMAGE: NINA LEEN/TIMELIFE PICTURES/GETTY IMAGES




1946
A Cuban rhumba dancer named Zulema performs on stage with a band at the
Zombie Club on Zulueta Street in Havana.
IMAGE: HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES




c. 1950
A party in Havana where the mothers chaperone their unmarried daughters.
IMAGE: ELIOT ELISOFON/TIMELIFE PICTURES/GETTY IMAGES


1944
A cane cutter and his family standing in front of their home.
IMAGE: GEORGE SKADDING/ LIFE PICTURE COLLECTION/GETTY 


More photos here

Via Blort

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:03 am

    Nina Leen was my Great Aunt, and now The Nag has posted a picture of hers! So excellent! My Grandmother was also a photographer and took some very interesting pictures of Cuba during the same time period:

    http://eileendarby.com/?s=A06200J&v=11125d

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  2. The Nag8:18 am

    Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

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