Portraits of Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey
This post was originally published on this siteHenry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey (1875–1905), styled Lord Paget until 1880 and Earl of Uxbridge between […]
1900s
40 Incredibly Colored Photos of Berlin in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe Industrial Revolution transformed Berlin during the 19th century; the city’s economy and population expanded dramatically, and it […]
Votes for Women Dirigible Airship Over London, 1909
This post was originally published on this siteIt was 1909: the skirts were long, the corsets tight. And women in Britain couldn’t vote. For Muriel […]
The Suffragettes Photographed by Pioneering Female Photographer Christina Broom
This post was originally published on this siteChristina Broom (née Livingston; 28 December 1862 – 5 June 1939) was a pioneering female press photographer. In […]
20 Vintage Snaps of People Wearing Spooky for New Orleans’ Mardi Gras in 1903
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos of costumed revelers are from the Telling-Grandon scrapbook/diary, found at the Louisiana Digital Library. It contains […]
30 Stunning Color Photographs Taken by Lionel de Rothschild From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLionel de Rothschild had a passion for photography and between 1908 and 1912 experimented with the autochrome, the […]
Among Louis Lumière’s First Autochrome Photographs, Taken in 1907
This post was originally published on this siteMay 1907, and under a scarlet parasol, a woman pauses amidst clouds of apple blossom and cow parsley […]
The Only Known Color Photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII
This post was originally published on this siteHere is the only known color photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII. Found in April 2009 in a […]
Amazing Photos of Bridgetown in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteBridgetown is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown […]
Corn Goddess, 1907
This post was originally published on this siteNebraska photographer Solomon Butcher photographed this an unnamed young woman in 1907 likely in Kearney, Nebraska. Her dress […]
20 Vintage Photos Show What Life Was Like in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteLife for the average person in the 1800s was hard. Many lived a hand-to-mouth existence, working long hours […]
Magic Lantern Slides For Home Use Telling the Story of ‘Punch and Judy’ in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePunch and Judy is a traditional puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife Judy. The performance consists […]
‘Vinegar Valentines’: Or How to Say ‘I Hate You’ on Valentine’s Day in the Victorian Era
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day is known as a time for people to send love notes, but what to do if […]
45 Amazing Photos Capture People Outside Their Houses in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteUnlike the smaller, darker Victorian homes, Edwardian houses were more squat, wider and roomy, with bigger hallways and […]
Stanley Spencer’s First Airship, Sponsored by Mellins Foods, Became the First Airship to Fly Over London in 1902
This post was originally published on this siteStanley Edward Spencer (1868–1906) was an early English aeronaut, famous for ballooning and parachuting in several countries, and […]
Cupid Angels in Valentine Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed […]
Bathing Suit Advertising, Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Gantner & Mattern Company was a clothing manufacturer based in San Francisco and New York. Swimming suit […]
The Chief’s Daughter of the Laguna Pueblo: Extraordinary Vintage Portraits of Loti-kee-yah-tede From the 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Wilmington, OH, Karl Moon (1878-1948) apprenticed in a photography studio, then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico […]
FTHP Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThese “find the hidden penis” themes with suggestively placed rulers, logs, bananas, balloons, rocket ships, and hot dogs […]
Just After the Romanian Revolution, That’s What Romania Looked Like in 1990
This post was originally published on this siteThe Romanian Revolution was a period of violent civil unrest in Romania during December 1989 as a part […]
Beautiful Portrait Photography by Clarence Hudson White
This post was originally published on this siteClarence Hudson White (1871–1925) was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement. He […]
Fabulous Photos of Alla Nazimova in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1879 as Marem-Ides Leventon in Yalta, Crimea, Russian Empire, Russian-American actress, director, and producer Alla Nazimova was […]
January 26, 1905: The World’s Largest Diamond Is Found in South Africa
This post was originally published on this siteOn 26 January, 1905 during his routine inspection Frederick made an unexpected discovery changing the world of diamonds. […]
40 Incredibly Colorized Photos of the 1903 Winter Palace Costume Ball
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1903 ball in the Winter Palace was a luxurious ball during the reign of the Emperor Nicholas […]
Fascinating Black and White Photos of Hops Picking in Kent
This post was originally published on this siteFor its abundance of orchards and hop gardens, Kent is sometimes known as the “Garden of England”. Hops […]