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33 Historical Photos of Kids Show That Children Haven't Changed Much
HistoryMAY 24, 2015

33 Historical Photos of Kids Show That Children Haven't Changed Much

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Children in old photos show us both how life changes and stays the same between their time and ours.
The differences in these historical photos will make you reflect on what their lives must have been like; we might notice that children were dressed just like adults and if maybe more was expected of them. But the similarities will bring a smile to your face: a smile that is mirrored on the faces of happy kids at play, often with friends, a favorite toy, or a pet.
Vote on the most interesting vintage photos below, tell us what you think, or if you have a striking photo of funny kids from a long time ago of your own to share, post it here!

#1 Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WwII

Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WwII
90points

#2 Happy French Girl And Her Cat, 1959

Happy French Girl And Her Cat, 1959
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88points

#3 Best Friends

Best Friends
78points

#4 Girl Playing For Her Dog

Girl Playing For Her Dog
unknown
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78points

#5 Girl Kissing A Puppy, 1950

Girl Kissing A Puppy, 1950
77points

#6 Girl Enjoying Water, 1949

Girl Enjoying Water, 1949
74points

#7 Boy And His Best Friend

Boy And His Best Friend
70points

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

Animals Being Used As Part Of Medical Therapy, 1956
68points

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

Girl Dancing In Front Of Her Teddy Bear. Paris, 1961
Philippe le Tellier
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68points

#10 Girl In New York, 1947

Girl In New York, 1947
61points

#11 Girl In Japan, 1958

Girl In Japan, 1958
61points

#12 Young Musician, 1920s

Young Musician, 1920s
61points

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

A Girl “reading” Ebony Magazine. Chicago, 1947
60points

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

Abandoned Boy Holding A Stuffed Toy Animal, London, 1945
59points

#15 The Little Marilyn, Paris 1975

The Little Marilyn, Paris 1975
59points

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

“Wait For Me Daddy,” By Claude P. Dettloff In New Westminster, Canada, October 1, 1940
59points

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

The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927
56points

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

Two Girls Swing On A Lampost, Manchester, 1965
53points

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

Little Girl With Her Doll Sitting In The Ruins Of Her Bombed Home, London, 1940
48points

#20 Umbrella Leap, 1963

Umbrella Leap, 1963
unknown
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44points
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