1950s Unlimited

The Days of Twine and Marbles

marble championship 1952 

(Source: 1950sunlimited)

Baby Muscles

long beach, 1952


Christmas Party Money Stolen 1951

“Children stare at quarter, start of new collection. Their pennies which they saved since start of new term at their child care center at Burbank Elementary School, and which amounted to $25 were stolen last night by burglars. Their pennies were to have paid Christmas party, which they won’t have.”


How much is that toy in the window?

Enthusiastic children longingly inspect some of the toys at a department store christmas display; 1957

(Source: 1950sunlimited)

Baby number 14, 1951

Mr and Mrs Albert Jagger celebrate the birth of number 14 child, Vikki Lynn. The couple also have 14 grandchildren.

Little Miss La Balona contestants 1958


Lost and Found 1958

 Howard Barker, father, taking his daughter, Molly Barker, 2, from Officer C.G. McFarland at West L.A. station. She was lost.