Jump by Philippe Halsman, c. 1956

Tamara Toumanova by Philippe Halsman, c. 1953

“Lili St. Cyr received the title of the most famous woman in Montreal throughout the late 1940s into the 1950s. However, Quebec’s Catholic clergy condemned her act, declaring that whenever she dances “the theater is made to stink with the foul odor of sexual frenzy.” The clergy’s outcry was echoed by the Public Morality Committee. St. Cyr was arrested and charged with behavior that was “immoral, obscene and indecent.” She was acquitted but the public authorities eventually closed down the Gayety Theatre where she performed.” - Wikipedia (via The Trial of Lili St.Cyr, 1951 | Retronaut)

In the Garden, c. 1951 (via National Media Museum)

Kitten and Saucer by Terry Fincher, 1958 (via National Media Museum)

Kitten versus Saucer by Terry Fincher, 1958 (via National Photography Collection)

Streets of New York by Vivian Maier, c. 1950s (via Retronaut)

Park Avenue, New York c. 1957 (via Shorpy Historical Photo Archive)

Grand Theft Auto, February 14th 1957 (via ‎Imgur)

Bubbles, c. 1950 (via Photographic Advertising)

Afternoon Tea, c. 1951 (via National Media Museum)

Yves St. Laurent, November 11th, 1959 (via National Media Museum)