Louis Anquetin: Pioneer of Cloisonnism and Parisian Modernism
This post was originally published on this siteLouis Anquetin (1861–1932) was a French painter associated with the Post-Impressionist movement and one of the originators of […]
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Meet Sylvia Gerrish, the Girl With Poetical Legs
This post was originally published on this siteSylvia Gerrish (born Lillian M. Rollins; May 1860 – December 8, 1906) was a prominent American musical theatre […]
Historical Photos of the Deadwood Coach From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Deadwood Coach (or Deadwood Stagecoach) is one of the most famous and historic stagecoaches of the American […]
The Father of Modern Knife Throwing: Amazing Photos of Signor Arcaris in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteSignor Arcaris, whose real name was Gustavo Arcaris, is widely celebrated as the “Father of Modern Knife Throwing.” […]
The Orphan Train Movement From Between the Mid-19th Century to Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Orphan Train Movement was a massive social experiment operating in the United States between 1854 and 1929. […]
35 Fascinating Photos of Family Life Near Buffalo, New York in 1887
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photos offer an intimate glimpse into family life near Buffalo, New York, in 1887. Rather than […]
Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mademoiselle Zana, the Only Bearded Russian Lady, ca. 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteMademoiselle Zana was a 19th-century sideshow performer promoted as “The Only Bearded Russian Lady.” She gained notable publicity […]
George Armfield: Master Painter of Victorian Dogs
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Armfield (c. 1808–1893) was a British animal painter best known for his lively and detailed depictions of […]
The Story Behind the Photo of Victor Hugo on His Deathbed Taken by Nadar in May 1885
This post was originally published on this siteThe legendary French poet, playwright, and novelist passed away from pneumonia on May 22, 1885, at the age […]
Kissing the Shuttle
This post was originally published on this siteIn 19th-century textile mills, workers (especially women) commonly used a risky technique called “kissing the shuttle” to thread […]
Johann Gottfried Steffan: Master of 19th-Century Swiss Landscape
This post was originally published on this siteJohann Gottfried Steffan (1815–1905) was a Swiss landscape painter regarded as one of the most important Swiss landscapists […]
20-Mule Team in Death Valley, ca. 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1883 and 1889, the iconic 20-mule teams became the backbone of the borax industry in Death Valley, […]
Koolbiri, the Aboriginal Mailman Who Connected Australia’s Remote West Coast in the 1870s
This post was originally published on this siteKoolbiri, widely known to colonists as “Mailman Jimmy,” was a legendary Indigenous Australian runner from the Mirning people […]
Members of the Short Tail Gang Gathered Under a Pier at Corlears Hook in New York City, ca. 1887
This post was originally published on this siteCaptured in 1889 by Jacob Riis, the only known photograph of the notorious Short Tail Gang offers a […]
Fascinating Snapshots of Group of Three People Posing for a Photo From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteIn late 19th and early 20th-century photography, group portraits of three individuals—whether family members, siblings, or friends—followed distinct […]
Two Studio Portraits of Katie Roubideaux, ca. 1898
This post was originally published on this siteKatie Roubideaux (1890–1991), also known later in life as Kate “Ta Sina Sapawin” Roubideaux Blue Thunder, was a […]
35 Weird Vintage Photos of Hidden Adults Holding Children in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese weird vintage photos reveal a curious and once-common practice from the 19th century, in which adults (often […]
Cadbury Chocolates Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1900 for British Soldiers Fighting in the Boer War
This post was originally published on this siteIn late 1899, Queen Victoria decided to send a gift of chocolate to over 100,000 British soldiers serving […]
George Owen Wynne Apperley: Late Romantic Painter of Spain and Morocco
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Owen Wynne Apperley (1884–1960) was a British painter associated with the late Romantic tradition. Born on the […]
40 Vintage Photos of Teenage Girls’ Fashion in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photos offer a fascinating glimpse into the fashion styles of teenage girls in the mid-19th century. […]
20 Rare and Amazing Photos of the Alkmaar Cheese Market in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Alkmaar Cheese Market is one of the oldest and most iconic traditional markets in the Netherlands. Cheese […]
25 Amazing Photographs of Horse-Drawn Combine Harvesters From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, horse-drawn combine harvesters reached their absolute peak of scale and […]
Thomas Smythe: Painter of Rural English Landscapes
This post was originally published on this siteThomas Smythe (1825–1906) was a British landscape and genre painter known for his charming depictions of rural life […]
40 Studio Portraits Showcasing Victorian Men’s Facial Hair
This post was originally published on this siteThese studio portraits capture the distinctive and carefully cultivated facial hair styles of Victorian men. From full beards […]
12 Fascinating Photos of People Posing on the Loveman’s Building Roof, 1894
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photos capture people posing on the rooftop of the D.B. Loveman & Company department store in […]