Tag Archives: 1939

Costume Suggestions from 1939

Posted on October 17, 2008 by The Retroist

War was brewing in Europe, but that didn’t diminish the Halloween spirit at “Popular Science”. They published these awesome suggestions for some these awesome homemade Halloween costumes. I especially like the Jonah costume. I just need some varnished pasteboard (need … Continue reading →

Lets Go to the World’s Fair – New York 1939

Posted on August 3, 2008 by The Retroist

Someone asked me why don’t they do World’s Fairs anymore? Well they do. They just call them Expos nowadays. In fact one is going on right now in Zaragoza, Spain. If you are over there now, grab your video camera … Continue reading →