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Vintage Slide Photography From Around The World

Our Mission:

To discover, preserve, archive & display slide photography created during 1935 to 1970, with a focus on world travel.

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A lively street scene in a historic town with pedestrians walking and chatting, a bicycle leaning against a building, vintage cars parked, and charming buildings on both sides under a bright blue sky.
  • Get instant access to our exclusive collections of fascinating vintage slide photography from the 1950s & 1960s.

  • New Galleries added weekly. (coming soon)

  • Travel back in time to a world less homogenized, where each location had it’s own unique culture and way of life.

A vintage travelogue adventure awaits!

Shop Vintage Prints

Shop our collection of professional giclee prints on archival paper. Transform your living spaces into a cherished assortment of nostalgic memories and precious moments.

Discover Limited Edition, Open Edition, Small Print Sets, and Digital Downloads.

Times Square on a Rainy Night - New York City, 1950s - Limited Edition Print
from $39.00

Step into the enchanting ambiance of a rainy night in 1950s Times Square, New York City, with our print meticulously created from a vintage Kodachrome slide. This 8x10 or 11x14 masterpiece brilliantly captures the mesmerizing neon lights, vibrant billboards, and nostalgic signage that define the city's iconic heart.

As you behold this artwork, you're transported back to an era of cinematic romance, where raindrops danced on the streets, and neon signs reflected in puddles. The magnetic allure of Times Square shimmers through the vibrant glow, immersing you in the unforgettable energy of that bygone time.

This print isn't just decoration; it's a time-traveling journey, allowing you to relive the neon-lit history of the world's most renowned crossroads. It's the perfect centerpiece for your home or office, a portal to the dazzling past of the city that never sleeps.

Limited to 50 total prints for each size.

Watermark will not appear on print.

Print size refers to the paper size, all prints will have at least a 1/2 inch white border.

Shipping Options -

Free Shipping within the United States - USPS

$15 Flat Rate for Mexico - USPS

$25 Flat Rate for International Shipping - USPS

The Balloon Man - Mexico City 1966 - Open Edition Print
from $24.00

Step into the vibrant streets of 1966 Mexico City with our unique print crafted from a vintage Kodachrome slide. This giclee print captures a lively street scene, featuring a young girl eagerly awaiting a vibrant balloon. The vivid colors preserved in the Kodachrome film evoke the energy and charm of a bygone era.

Choose between two sizes, 8x10 and 11x14, to find the perfect fit for your space. Whether you opt for the intimate 8x10 or the statement-making 11x14, each print is a timeless piece that brings the magic of 1966 Mexico City to your home, adding a touch of nostalgia and artistic flair to your decor.

Watermark will not appear on print.

Print size refers to the paper size, all prints will have at least a 1/2 inch white border.

Shipping Options -

Free Shipping within the United States - USPS

$15 Flat Rate for Mexico - USPS

$25 Flat Rate for International Shipping - USPS

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Interior view of a historic shopping arcade with a glass vaulted ceiling, columns, and pedestrians walking through.
Street scene with a group of large mannequins dressed in vintage clothing, surrounded by children and cars on a cobblestone street in an old city.

Donate Your Slides Collection

Street scene during a festival with colorful decorations hanging overhead, including paper lanterns, ribbons, and stars. People are walking along the street, some wearing hats, in a lively and crowded atmosphere.
View of a canal with a stone bridge in Venice, Italy, and colorful old buildings lining the waterway, with some people walking and sitting outside at a café.

Do you have a collection of old slides gathering dust in a closet? Donate them to The Slides Project and let us scan and preserve them. We are interested in slides from 1935 to 1970, especially those that show street scenes and travel imagery captured during travel.

 

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