Retrofile

Retrofile
IndustryStock Photography
Founded1920; 104 years ago (1920)
FounderH. Armstrong Roberts
Defunct2005 (2005)
FateAcquired by Getty Images

Retrofile is one of the first major stock photography agencies. It was founded in 1920 by H. Armstrong Roberts. In late 2005, Getty Images acquired the Retrofile brand name and trademark. Some of Armstrong's collection not acquired by Getty is available at Classic Stock.