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Retrofile Collection (#6)

Founded in 1920 by H. Armstrong Roberts, Retrofile was one of the first major stock photography agencies mainly capturing the American spirit of progress

3,818 Items

We are proud to offer this selection in partnership with Fine Art Storehouse

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Worried Looking Man With Glasses At Desk Clutching Papers Bills Debt Concern Money Pencil

Worried Looking Man With Glasses At Desk Clutching Papers Bills Debt Concern Money Pencil
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Worried Looking Man With Glasses At Desk Clutching Papers Bills Debt Concern Money Pencil

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Father loading apples into trunk of car at country market, son and daughter looking

Father loading apples into trunk of car at country market, son and daughter looking
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Father loading apples into trunk of car at country market, son and daughter looking on, holding pumpkins

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Pair of green plastic dice, showing lucky 7. (Photo by H

Pair of green plastic dice, showing lucky 7. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Pair of green plastic dice, showing lucky 7

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Family celebrating sons birthday

Family celebrating sons birthday
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Family celebrating sons birthday in their living room circa 1950 s

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman In A Apron Over A Cotton Print Dress Sifting Flour In A Bowl Between A Mixer & A

Woman In A Apron Over A Cotton Print Dress Sifting Flour In A Bowl Between A Mixer & A
UNITED STATES - Circa 1940s: Woman In A Apron Over A Cotton Print Dress Sifting Flour In A Bowl Between A Mixer & A Quart Of Milk Baking Pastry Housewife Baking Cooking Kitchen

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Head-On Picture Of Angry Businessman, Sitting Behind A Desk And Making A Fist

Head-On Picture Of Angry Businessman, Sitting Behind A Desk And Making A Fist
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Head-On Picture Of Angry Businessman, Sitting Behind A Desk And Making A Fist

Background imageRetrofile Collection: African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions

African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling mother lifting her crying baby son, looking up at him

Smiling mother lifting her crying baby son, looking up at him
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Smiling mother lifting her crying baby son, looking up at him

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two nurses and one doctor wearing surgical masks and gowns, looking at one another

Two nurses and one doctor wearing surgical masks and gowns, looking at one another
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Two nurses and one doctor wearing surgical masks and gowns, looking at one another

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Boy in cub scout uniform looking hungrily at turkey on table. (Photo by H

Boy in cub scout uniform looking hungrily at turkey on table. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Boy in cub scout uniform looking hungrily at turkey on table

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Farm girl with pigtails, sitting on fence, holding basket of flowers, smiling

Farm girl with pigtails, sitting on fence, holding basket of flowers, smiling
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Farm girl with pigtails, sitting on fence, holding basket of flowers, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Boy fishing with homemade pole, feet dangling in water, dog sitting by his side

Boy fishing with homemade pole, feet dangling in water, dog sitting by his side
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Boy fishing with homemade pole, feet dangling in water, dog sitting by his side

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Three Women On Beach Two Are Under Canvas Sun Wind Screen With Fringe Other Is Standing

Three Women On Beach Two Are Under Canvas Sun Wind Screen With Fringe Other Is Standing
UNITED STATES - Circa 1940s: Three Women On Beach Two Are Under Canvas Sun Wind Screen With Fringe Other Is Standing Holding A Ball

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple, head to head, smiling and looking into each others eyes

Couple, head to head, smiling and looking into each others eyes
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Couple, head to head, smiling and looking into each others eyes

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man scratching head in confusion

Man scratching head in confusion
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man scratching head in confusion

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man smiling, opening pay day envelope

Man smiling, opening pay day envelope
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man smiling, opening pay day envelope

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram

Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Close-Up Woman Lying In Bed With Pained Expression Holding Hand To Forehead Indoor

Close-Up Woman Lying In Bed With Pained Expression Holding Hand To Forehead Indoor
UNITED STATES - Circa 1970s: Close-Up Woman Lying In Bed With Pained Expression Holding Hand To Forehead Indoor

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Twin girls in kitchen, baking Valentine cookies

Twin girls in kitchen, baking Valentine cookies
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Twin girls in kitchen, baking Valentine cookies

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man And Two Women Wearing Wool Hats And Winter Clothing Tobogganing In Snow With Tree

Man And Two Women Wearing Wool Hats And Winter Clothing Tobogganing In Snow With Tree
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Man And Two Women Wearing Wool Hats And Winter Clothing Tobogganing In Snow With Tree Line In Background Front View Of Smiling Faces Fun

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)

Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Boy in fireman costume, holding a glass of milk

Boy in fireman costume, holding a glass of milk
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Boy in fireman costume, holding a glass of milk

Background imageRetrofile Collection: 5 Children Boys Girls Looking In Window At Nativity Scene Creche Display All Kids Wear

5 Children Boys Girls Looking In Window At Nativity Scene Creche Display All Kids Wear
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: 5 Children Boys Girls Looking In Window At Nativity Scene Creche Display All Kids Wear Gloves Hats Coats Snow

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Toddler boy dressed as cowboy, drinking glass of milk. (Photo by H

Toddler boy dressed as cowboy, drinking glass of milk. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Toddler boy dressed as cowboy, drinking glass of milk

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Mans hand holding full house poker card hand. (Photo by H

Mans hand holding full house poker card hand. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Mans hand holding full house poker card hand

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Residential Suburban Home

Residential Suburban Home
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Residential Suburban Home

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Elderly woman smiling, holding coffee cup, portrait

Elderly woman smiling, holding coffee cup, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Elderly woman smiling, holding coffee cup, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two babies, one wearing beret and holding artists palette, the other sitting on chair

Two babies, one wearing beret and holding artists palette, the other sitting on chair
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Two babies, one wearing beret and holding artists palette, the other sitting on chair, posing as model

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Bride and groom. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)

Bride and groom. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Bride and groom

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Three girls running along suburban sidewalk wearing fall weather coats and hats

Three girls running along suburban sidewalk wearing fall weather coats and hats
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Three girls running along suburban sidewalk wearing fall weather coats and hats, carrying schoolbags

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman with long blond hair wearing vinyl dress and scarf around neck with hands on hips

Woman with long blond hair wearing vinyl dress and scarf around neck with hands on hips
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Woman with long blond hair wearing vinyl dress and scarf around neck with hands on hips, streaking effect of motion trailing behind her

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling Man, Service Station Mechanic Is Checking Tire Pressure

Smiling Man, Service Station Mechanic Is Checking Tire Pressure
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Smiling Man, Service Station Mechanic Is Checking Tire Pressure, Wearing Blue Hat And Uniform With Black Bow Tie

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman in checked dress, stirring a glass of iced tea, portrait

Woman in checked dress, stirring a glass of iced tea, portrait
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman in checked dress, stirring a glass of iced tea, portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man In Office At Adding Machine, Looking At Tape

Man In Office At Adding Machine, Looking At Tape
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s 1940s: Man In Office At Adding Machine, Looking At Tape

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling Man Police Uniform Policeman Policemen Officer

Smiling Man Police Uniform Policeman Policemen Officer
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Smiling Man Police Uniform Policeman Policemen Officer

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman wearing santa hat, holding armful wrapped presents

Young woman wearing santa hat, holding armful wrapped presents
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Young woman wearing santa hat, holding armful wrapped presents

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Womans hand inside silk stocking

Womans hand inside silk stocking
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Womans hand inside silk stocking

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Bridge and groom cutting three-tiered wedding cake

Bridge and groom cutting three-tiered wedding cake
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Bridge and groom cutting three-tiered wedding cake

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Teenage Boy And Girl On Bicycles

Teenage Boy And Girl On Bicycles
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Teenage Boy And Girl On Bicycles

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman in swimming pool reclining on inflatable raft, wearing bathing cap, smiling

Woman in swimming pool reclining on inflatable raft, wearing bathing cap, smiling
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Woman in swimming pool reclining on inflatable raft, wearing bathing cap, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other

Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Girl smiling with closed eyes and head raised back

Girl smiling with closed eyes and head raised back
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Girl smiling with closed eyes and head raised back

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Utility Worker Man Is Climbing Electric Power Utilities Pole

Utility Worker Man Is Climbing Electric Power Utilities Pole
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Utility Worker Man Is Climbing Electric Power Utilities Pole

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man In Bed With Bandage Around Head And Chin, Looks In Pain From Mumps

Man In Bed With Bandage Around Head And Chin, Looks In Pain From Mumps
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s 1940s: Man In Bed With Bandage Around Head And Chin, Looks In Pain From Mumps, Toothache Or Injury

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman sitting in bed, talking on phone

Woman sitting in bed, talking on phone
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman sitting in bed, talking on phone

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling blonde woman holding thanksgiving turkey

Smiling blonde woman holding thanksgiving turkey
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Smiling blonde woman holding thanksgiving turkey

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two Boys Chopping Down Christmas Tree In Snow Outdoor

Two Boys Chopping Down Christmas Tree In Snow Outdoor
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Two Boys Chopping Down Christmas Tree In Snow Outdoor

Background imageRetrofile Collection: African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom

African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom



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Why Choose Us?

We are a leading provider of Art Prints and Photo Gifts since 2003, working in partnership with a range of Sporting Clubs, Charities, Museums and Picture Libraries. A large share of profits from any of their images will go directly towards supporting that charity or club. Our archive of images is carefully curated to bring you a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, wildlife, architecture, and more. We ship from our partner labs in the UK, USA, EU (Netherlands) and Australia.
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  3. Enter your details: If you're a returning customer, simply enter your email address and password, and we'll fill in your billing and shipping address details. All personal details are held securely and are fully GDPR compliant. As standard, we remove all Personally Identifiable Information after 12 months.

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You can pay for your order with most of the major credit and debit cards, or PayPal. For added security, major financial institutions process payment details separately and securely on our behalf. We do not have access to your online payment card details. Online payments are preferred however we do take phone orders. For UK customers only we accept cheques issued against a UK bank.
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We take data security very seriously. We do not have access to your full card details and all payments are requested over a fully secure connection. Additionally, we fully comply with current European and GDPR legislation, and automatically remove all personal data after at most 12 months (unless you have an account with us and have signed in recently). We also have a strict opt-in policy and would never sell your personal details. Your data is only used to fulfill your order promptly and efficiently.
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Is wall art ready to hang?

For quick and easy installation all wall art, including framed prints, canvas prints and metal prints are supplied with a ready to hang solution on the back. Generally, saw tooth hangers are applied as they allow wall art to hang flush against the wall. The serrated edge of the hanger prevents the frame from shifting or tilting when hung.
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Are the photo prints fade resistant?

Yes, we use archival quality photo paper photographic paper for vivid reproduction Prints are an accurate representations of the original artwork, which is preserved for artistic character and authenticity. We guarantee they match previews shown on our web site