Vintage Photos Capture the Inside of Early 20th Century Saloons
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, saloons were popular social hubs in the United States, especially in the West […]
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40 Fascinating Photos Capture Edwardian People Posing in Gardens
This post was originally published on this siteGardens in the early 20th century reflected a blend of traditional and modern design influences, with a growing […]
Gustave Van de Woestijne’s Beautiful Portrait Paintings From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGustave Van de Woestijne (1881–1947) was a Belgian painter known for his contributions to the Belgian Symbolist movement […]
The Chimney Sweep and His Tiny Apprentice: The Dark History of Child Chimney Sweeps
This post was originally published on this siteChimneys started to appear in Britain around 1200, when they replaced the open fire burning in the middle […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Pauline Chase in the 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1885 in Washington, D.C., American actress Pauline Chase performed on the stage in both the United States […]
Vintage Posters Illustrated by Gaspar Camps i Junyent in the 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteGaspar Camps i Junyent (1874–1942) was a Spanish draughtsman, illustrator and painter, influenced by modernism and advertising. His […]
40 Group Photos of Students and Teachers Posing Outside Their One-Room Schoolhouses From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteOne-room schoolhouses, or One-room schools, have been commonplace throughout rural portions of various countries, including Prussia, Norway, Sweden, […]
A Group of Students Posing With Their Teacher From School District 89 in Millwood Township, Minnesota, 1908
This post was originally published on this siteIn the year 1908, in the rural stretch of Millwood Township, Minnesota, the small, one-room schoolhouse of School […]
26 Stunning Portraits of Egyptian Women From Cairo in Traditional Dress From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteEgyptian culture has six thousand years of recorded history. Ancient Egypt was among the earliest civilizations and for […]
Beautiful Women in Paintings by William Clarke Wontner From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWilliam Clarke Wontner (1857–1930) was a British portrait painter known for his refined and detailed works. He specialized […]
Humorous Photos of Valentine’s Day Cards in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were elaborate and sentimental, reflecting the era’s […]
30 Beautiful Portrait Photos of Edwardian Beauties Taken by Lallie Charles
This post was originally published on this siteLallie Charles (1869–1919) was an Irish photographer. Along with her sister Rita Martin, she was one of the […]
35 Amazing Posters Designed by René Vincent in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRené Vincent (1879–1936) was a French illustrator who was active in the 1920s-1930s. He worked in an Art […]
“Now smile a little dolly, while I take your picture.”
This post was originally published on this siteIn the summer of 1902, the morning sun spilled golden light into the cozy parlor of the White […]
Meet Ellen “Captain Jack” Elliot, Queen of the Rockies
This post was originally published on this site“I do not fear man or devil; it is not in my blood, and if they can shoot […]
Nurse in the Interior of Coast Hospital Horsedrawn Ambulance in Sydney, ca. 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1900s, the sight of a nurse seated on the back of a horse-drawn ambulance at […]
William Lionel Wyllie: The Most Distinguished Marine Artist of the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteWilliam Lionel Wyllie (1851–1931) was a renowned English marine artist, famous for his dramatic depictions of ships, naval […]
30 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Constance Collier in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1878 as Laura Constance Hardie in Windsor, Berkshire, British actress and renowned acting coach Constance Collier began […]
Beautiful Landscape and Nature Paintings by Rodolphe Wytsman
This post was originally published on this siteRodolphe Wytsman (1860–1927) was a Belgian painter associated with the Symbolist and Impressionist movements, known particularly for his […]
Publicity Photos of Evelyn Nesbit as Vashti the Gypsy in the 1902 Production “The Wild Rose”
This post was originally published on this siteThe Wild Rose is a musical in two acts with music by Ludwig Engländer and both book and […]
30 Vintage Ad Posters of Toiletries in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAdvertising for toiletries in the early 20th century was a fascinating blend of emerging mass media, evolving social […]
Tom Thumb, the First American-Built Steam Locomotive to Operate on a Common-Carrier Railroad
This post was originally published on this siteTom Thumb was the first American-built steam locomotive to operate on a common-carrier railroad. It was designed and […]
Another Year, Another Weird Victorian New Year Greeting Cards
This post was originally published on this siteIn Victorian England, Christmas cards were relatively new (introduced in the 1840s), and sending New Year’s greetings became […]
Famous Photo of the Fire at the Cliff House on September 7, 1907
This post was originally published on this siteThe Cliff House is a historic restaurant in San Francisco, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. […]
20 Spanish Christmas Cards For Customers in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEarly 20th-century Christmas cards reflected a blend of Victorian influences and new design trends. Many cards featured intricate […]