In glimpses of children captured in vintage photographs, we witness the ebb and flow of time, highlighting both the transformations and constants in the fabric of life across generations.
Examining the distinctions in these historical images prompts contemplation about the lives they led—perhaps noting the resemblance in how children mirrored adults in their attire, raising questions about the expectations placed upon them. Yet, amid these differences, the similarities evoke a heartwarming familiarity. Smiles echo across time, as joyous children engage in play, often surrounded by friends, cherished toys, or loyal pets.
Scroll down and inspire yourself. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1. Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WwII

#2. Happy French Girl And Her Cat, 1959

#3. Best Friends

#4. Girl Playing For Her Dog

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#5. Girl Kissing A Puppy, 1950

#6. Girl Enjoying Water, 1949

#7. Boy And His Best Friend

#8. Animals Being Used As Part Of Medical Therapy, 1956

#9. Girl Dancing In Front Of Her Teddy Bear. Paris, 1961

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#10. Girl In New York, 1947

#11. Girl In Japan, 1958

#12. Young Musician, 1920s

#13. A Girl “reading” Ebony Magazine. Chicago, 1947

#14. Abandoned Boy Holding A Stuffed Toy Animal, London, 1945

#15. The Little Marilyn, Paris 1975

#16. “Wait For Me Daddy,” By Claude P. Dettloff In New Westminster, Canada, October 1, 1940

#17. The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927

#18. Two Girls Swing On A Lampost, Manchester, 1965

#19. Little Girl With Her Doll Sitting In The Ruins Of Her Bombed Home, London, 1940

#20. Umbrella Leap, 1963

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#21. Girl Playing In The Water, Toulon, 1949

#22. Russian Children Playing On Abandoned German Artillery After The Battle Of Stalingrad

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#23. Bicycles In Copenhagen, 1910s

#24. Children Playing In Paris, 1950s

#25. Children Playing In Paris 1938

#26. Children Playing In Paris, 1920s

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#27. Chalk Games, Prospect Place, Brooklyn, 1950

#28. Girls Jump Rope In Zennor Road, 1960s

#29. Little Boy With Lamb, Romania, Late 1960s

#30. First Day Of School In New York, 1915

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