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Retrofile Collection

Founded in 1920 by H. Armstrong Roberts, Retrofile was one of the first major stock photography agencies mainly capturing the American spirit of progress

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Retrofile Collection: H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography

H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography Collection
163 Items

Retrofile Collection: Tom Kelley Archive

Tom Kelley Archive Collection
438 Items

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Art Deco beach house

Art Deco beach house
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Stucco Art Deco beach house, convertible car in driveway, Margate City, New Jersey. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: General Grant National Memorial, Riverside Park, New York City, USA, (B&W)

General Grant National Memorial, Riverside Park, New York City, USA, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Banjo, (B&W)

Banjo, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: GIRL PINS LAUNDRY TO CLOTHESLINE, 1944

GIRL PINS LAUNDRY TO CLOTHESLINE, 1944
Retrofile, 10153399

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple playing leapfrog on beach, woman jumping over man

Couple playing leapfrog on beach, woman jumping over man
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Couple playing leapfrog on beach, woman jumping over man

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Naked woman showering, rear view

Naked woman showering, rear view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Holding hands

Holding hands
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Mans hand holding childs hand. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman swan diving

Woman swan diving
A woman mid-air after jumping off a diving board in a pool, US, circa 1950s. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor

Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling housewife doing laundry

Smiling housewife doing laundry
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Smiling housewife doing laundry

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign

Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view

Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Studio shot of euphonium

Studio shot of euphonium

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Person Wearing A Ghost Costume, Made Out Of A White Sheet With Two Holes In It

Person Wearing A Ghost Costume, Made Out Of A White Sheet With Two Holes In It
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Person Wearing A Ghost Costume, Made Out Of A White Sheet With Two Holes In It. Highlights Are On The Sheet, The Background Is Pitch Black

Background imageRetrofile Collection: FOOTBALL PLAYER IN LEATHER HELMET, 1920s

FOOTBALL PLAYER IN LEATHER HELMET, 1920s
Retrofile, 10131178

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man holding Bass

Man holding Bass
archival, retro, vintage, 1970s, outdoor, day, adult, middle-aged man, 45-50 years, 50-55 years, caucasian, one person only, standing, three-quarter length, eye contact, posing, serious, brunette

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Portrait of friends sitting on couch

Portrait of friends sitting on couch
archival, retro, vintage, 1950s, caucasian, couch, eye contact, front view, full-length, indoor, leisure, living room, portrait, real people, sitting, smiling, snapshot, sofa, adults

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Happy Girl

Happy Girl
A smiling little girl in a tartan dress, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Portrait of serious woman by house

Portrait of serious woman by house
archival, retro, vintage, outdoor, day, young adult woman, 18-19 years, 20-25 years, caucasian, one person only, standing, three-quarter length, brunette, eye contact, portrait, hands behind back

Background imageRetrofile Collection: MATURE COUPLE

MATURE COUPLE
Retrofile, AB05505

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman standing in yard wearing swimsuit

Woman standing in yard wearing swimsuit
archival, retro, vintage, snapshot, caucasian, portrait, 1960s, day, outdoor, standing, full-length, barefoot, blonde, eye contact, grass, lawn, posing, smiling, swimsuit, yard, one person only

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Deck Sports

Deck Sports
Three people playing shuffleboard on the deck of an ocean liner, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Barbados Port

Barbados Port
The warehouses of T Geddes Grant Ltd in a port in Barbados, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman in military uniform saluting

Woman in military uniform saluting
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman in military uniform saluting

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Blond Blonde Woman Young Pink Bikini Sitting On Beach Lean Surf Board

Blond Blonde Woman Young Pink Bikini Sitting On Beach Lean Surf Board
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Blond Blonde Woman Young Pink Bikini Sitting On Beach Lean Surf Board

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two women whispering. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)

Two women whispering. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Two women whispering

Background imageRetrofile Collection: AVIATOR SITTING IN COCKPIT, CIRCA 1939

AVIATOR SITTING IN COCKPIT, CIRCA 1939
Retrofile, 10147911

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Doctor holding newborn baby upside-down by it's ankles slapping it's bottom to start it breathing

Doctor holding newborn baby upside-down by it's ankles slapping it's bottom to start it breathing
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Doctor holding newborn baby upside-down by it's ankles slapping it's bottom to start it breathing, rear view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Family packing suitcases in trunk of car parked on driveway, preparing for vacation

Family packing suitcases in trunk of car parked on driveway, preparing for vacation
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Family packing suitcases in trunk of car parked on driveway, preparing for vacation

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man at steering wheel of convertible car

Man at steering wheel of convertible car
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1920s: Man at steering wheel of convertible car, surrounded by three women dressed in bathing swim suits, sand dunes on horizon

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two men, each standing with foot propped on running board of car, looking at road map

Two men, each standing with foot propped on running board of car, looking at road map
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Two men, each standing with foot propped on running board of car, looking at road map

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Male doctor taking blood pressure of male patient

Male doctor taking blood pressure of male patient
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Male doctor taking blood pressure of male patient

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Surgeon and nurse in surgical gowns, nurse writing in chart, doctor holding stethoscope

Surgeon and nurse in surgical gowns, nurse writing in chart, doctor holding stethoscope
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Surgeon and nurse in surgical gowns, nurse writing in chart, doctor holding stethoscope

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman in driver's seat of car, with door open, leaning out to wave

Woman in driver's seat of car, with door open, leaning out to wave
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman in driver's seat of car, with door open, leaning out to wave

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Family of three sitting in convertible car, smiling, portrait

Family of three sitting in convertible car, smiling, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Family of three sitting in convertible car, smiling, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple in convertible, smiling, looking over shoulders, portrait

Couple in convertible, smiling, looking over shoulders, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Couple in convertible, smiling, looking over shoulders, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Beautiful woman wearing slip, looking in mirror and brushing hair

Beautiful woman wearing slip, looking in mirror and brushing hair
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Beautiful woman wearing slip, looking in mirror and brushing hair

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple going over house plans and color charts, smiling, portrait

Couple going over house plans and color charts, smiling, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Couple going over house plans and color charts, smiling, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: African-American baby sitting with hands on legs, biting lower lip, portrait

African-American baby sitting with hands on legs, biting lower lip, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: African-American baby sitting with hands on legs, biting lower lip, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: African-American baby squinting eyes and scrunching up face

African-American baby squinting eyes and scrunching up face
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: African-American baby squinting eyes and scrunching up face

Background imageRetrofile Collection: African-American man wearing work shirt and hard hat, portrait

African-American man wearing work shirt and hard hat, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: African-American man wearing work shirt and hard hat, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Nurse holding up two fingers signifying arrival of twin babies, portrait

Nurse holding up two fingers signifying arrival of twin babies, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Nurse holding up two fingers signifying arrival of twin babies, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: 14 month old African-American baby holding alphabet block, crawling, close-up

14 month old African-American baby holding alphabet block, crawling, close-up
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: 14 month old African-American baby holding alphabet block, crawling, close-up

Background imageRetrofile Collection: African-American woman in cap and gown, portrait

African-American woman in cap and gown, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: African-American woman in cap and gown, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Four business men sitting around desk in paneled office, listening to fifth man speaking

Four business men sitting around desk in paneled office, listening to fifth man speaking
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Four business men sitting around desk in paneled office, listening to fifth man speaking

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two businessmen standing in front of chart graphic

Two businessmen standing in front of chart graphic
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Two businessmen standing in front of chart graphic, pointing to line, peaks and valleys showing growth

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Businessman sitting at desk reading papers, secretary taking notes

Businessman sitting at desk reading papers, secretary taking notes
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Businessman sitting at desk reading papers, secretary taking notes

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman wearing sunglasses and fun in the sun hat, portrait

Woman wearing sunglasses and fun in the sun hat, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Woman wearing sunglasses and fun in the sun hat, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Row of metal filing cabinets on casters, man standing at end of row, with drawer open

Row of metal filing cabinets on casters, man standing at end of row, with drawer open
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Row of metal filing cabinets on casters, man standing at end of row, with drawer open

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Businessman sitting at desk, with boss looking over shoulder, reviewing paperwork

Businessman sitting at desk, with boss looking over shoulder, reviewing paperwork
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Businessman sitting at desk, with boss looking over shoulder, reviewing paperwork

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man talking to teller in bank, vault in background

Man talking to teller in bank, vault in background
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man talking to teller in bank, vault in background

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Elderly man in formal jacket and tie, wearing monocle

Elderly man in formal jacket and tie, wearing monocle
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Elderly man in formal jacket and tie, wearing monocle

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Elderly couple, smiling, portrait

Elderly couple, smiling, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Elderly couple, smiling, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man's hands resting on top of holy bible, in prayer

Man's hands resting on top of holy bible, in prayer
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Man's hands resting on top of holy bible, in prayer

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman lying on towel poolside listening to radio with antenna up

Woman lying on towel poolside listening to radio with antenna up
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Woman lying on towel poolside listening to radio with antenna up

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Janitor sitting, taking a break, reading the Wall Street Journal newspaper, rear view

Janitor sitting, taking a break, reading the Wall Street Journal newspaper, rear view
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Janitor sitting, taking a break, reading the Wall Street Journal newspaper, rear view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple in evening wear, embracing

Couple in evening wear, embracing
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1920s: Couple in evening wear, embracing, woman looking up at man, man kissing woman's forehead

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Girl on train, holding bouquet of flowers

Girl on train, holding bouquet of flowers
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Girl on train, holding bouquet of flowers, wearing hat and jacket, smiling, looking out of window

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Men shaking hands

Men shaking hands
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Men shaking hands

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young career woman giving business presentation, pointing at poster

Young career woman giving business presentation, pointing at poster
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Young career woman giving business presentation, pointing at poster

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two businessmen in suits and fedoras having breakfast at diner, looking at newspaper

Two businessmen in suits and fedoras having breakfast at diner, looking at newspaper
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Two businessmen in suits and fedoras having breakfast at diner, looking at newspaper

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Male student in chemistry laboratory performing high vacuum distillation at low temperature

Male student in chemistry laboratory performing high vacuum distillation at low temperature
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Male student in chemistry laboratory performing high vacuum distillation at low temperature, University of Pennsylvania

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Family of four in shoe shop, salesman fitting shoe on girl as mother

Family of four in shoe shop, salesman fitting shoe on girl as mother
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Family of four in shoe shop, salesman fitting shoe on girl as mother, father and sister look on

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Salesman with briefcase walking tightrope

Salesman with briefcase walking tightrope
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Salesman with briefcase walking tightrope

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Teenage girl releasing bowling ball into alley, friend looking on in background

Teenage girl releasing bowling ball into alley, friend looking on in background
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Teenage girl releasing bowling ball into alley, friend looking on in background

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Little girl asleep in bed, with arm around teddy bear

Little girl asleep in bed, with arm around teddy bear
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Little girl asleep in bed, with arm around teddy bear



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