1920s Women in Autochrome Color

A selection of rare autochrome color photos from the 1920s era.

1920s Women in Autochrome Lumiere Color
A young woman poses in Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington in 1929. Photo by Orren R Louden ©National Geographic Creative

There are only a few really good color fashion photos from the late 1920s. Back in 2011 we featured some amazing color photographs of 1920s women in mostly rural or village settings by Clifton R Adams, and it’s hard to get away from these charming photos shot in Autochrome Lumière. Other photographers featured here include Orren R Louden and Maynard Owen Williams.
Thanks to the National Geographic Creative for preserving and uploading these rare images of the fleeting 1920s flappers.

1920s Women in Autochrome Lumiere Color
A young flapper enjoys a sunny day in the park Washington DC 1928. Photo © Clifford R Adams National Geographic Creative
1920s Women in Autochrome Lumiere Color

1920s Women in Autochrome Lumiere Color
Two women standing at a typical English pub in Eton 1928. Photo by Clifford R Adams © National Geographic Creative
1920s Women in Autochrome Lumiere Color
Three college students in the front gardens of Florida State University in 1928. Photo by Clifford R Adams © National Geographic Creative
1920s Women in Autochrome Lumiere Color
The town of Clovelly in Devonshire England 1928. Photo by Clifford R Adams ©National Geographic Creative

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About Glamourdaze

Glamourdaze is a vintage fashion and beauty expert with years of experience bringing historical style to life. Our deep-seated expertise is the foundation for all the content on this site, including our detailed history of women’s 1920s fashion. We also bring 1920s women’s fashion to life with our unique film restoration artistry, which you can see on the Glamourdaze YouTube channel.

Check out our Color Fashion Movie from 1928 

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