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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: Tom Kelley Archive

Tom Kelley Archive Collection
438 items

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

H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography Collection
164 items

Retrofile 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)

Banjo, (B&W)

Retrofile 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

Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Hand dropping note in suggestion box

Retrofile Collection: Paperboy on bicycle in suburban neighborhood, with sack over shoulder and folded newspaper in hand

Paperboy on bicycle in suburban neighborhood, with sack over shoulder and folded newspaper in hand
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Paperboy on bicycle in suburban neighborhood, with sack over shoulder and folded newspaper in hand

Group of painters on ladders

Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Retrofile Collection: White leghorn chicken

White leghorn chicken
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: White leghorn chicken standing next to egg. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Retrofile Collection: Magician pulling rabbit out of hat

Magician pulling rabbit out of hat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Hands of magician performing magic trick, pulling rabbit out of top hat. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Womans hand holding martini, close-up

Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

Retrofile Collection: Chimpanzees as policemen

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Retrofile Collection: Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor

Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor

Retrofile Collection: Grimacing man with fingers in ears

Grimacing man with fingers in ears
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Grimacing man with fingers in ears

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

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

Street in NY city, (B&W)

Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Man sitting in chair

Man welcoming chefs, smiling

Woman standing at pool side, Portrait

Ten pin bowling
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Bowling ball hitting pins for a strike. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Retrofile Collection: Footprints in sand

Footprints in sand
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Footprints across rippled sand. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

Retrofile Collection: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam

Head-On View Of Traffic Jam
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s 1950s: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam, Coming Off Ramp On Multi-Lane Highway. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Retrofile Collection: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S

Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork Spoon Scissors Saw Can Opener Corkscrew Screwdriver Awl. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Poodle standing erect on stool, begging (B&W)

Retrofile Collection: Skyline Of The Financial Section Of N. Y. The East

Skyline Of The Financial Section Of N. Y. The East
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Skyline Of The Financial Section Of N.Y. The East River & The Brooklyn Bridge View From The Manhattan Bridge Barges Wharves Skyscrapers Piers. (Photo by H)

Retrofile 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

Retrofile Collection: A Day At The Races

A Day At The Races
Crowds of people sheltering under umbrellas at a race course, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Retrofile Collection: Boy And Girl On Swing

Boy And Girl On Swing
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Boy And Girl On Swing

Retrofile Collection: Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other

Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other

Retrofile Collection: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)

Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

Retrofile 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

Retrofile 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

Retrofile Collection: Man in top hat, white tie and tails

Man in top hat, white tie and tails
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man in top hat, white tie and tails

Retrofile Collection: Close up of womans face

Close up of womans face
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Close up of womans face

Retrofile Collection: Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)

Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Full length, Smiling, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Semi-dress, Dress, Well-dressed, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women

Retrofile Collection: Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait

Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait
Black and white, Photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person

Retrofile Collection: Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait
Black and white, Photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking away, Close-up, Head and shoulders, White background, Smiling, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women

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