Richard Roland Holst: Master of Dutch Art Nouveau and Symbolism
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Roland Holst (1868–1938) was a prominent Dutch painter, graphic artist, and designer who played a significant role […]
1910s
Women and Crime in Early 20th Century New York City
This post was originally published on this siteIn early 20th century New York City, female criminality was largely driven by socioeconomic survival, systemic discrimination, and […]
30 Masterful Alcohol Posters by Leonetto Cappiello in the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteLeonetto Cappiello (1875–1942) was one of the most influential and revolutionary poster artists of the Belle Époque and […]
Vintage Photographs of Traditional Ottoman-Era Wooden Ferris Wheel From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLong before George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. engineered his massive steel monolith for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, […]
30 Vintage Ads of Fountain Pens and Inks in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 20th century marked the golden age of the fountain pen, a time when these elegant writing […]
Mae Murray: The Gardenia of the Silent Screen
This post was originally published on this siteMae Murray (1885–1965) was an American actress, dancer, and one of the most glamorous stars of the silent […]
On Top of Umbrella Rock: 30 Early 20th Century Portraits at Lookout Mountain
This post was originally published on this sitePerched dramatically on the edge of Lookout Mountain in Tennessee, Umbrella Rock became one of the most popular […]
William “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Delayed Burial
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 3, 1917, under the wide Colorado sky, William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was finally laid to rest […]
1915 Simplex Crane Model 5 Tourer: Pinnacle of the American Brass Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1915 Simplex Crane Model 5 Tourer was one of the most luxurious and exclusive American automobiles of […]
26 Vintage Postcards of Austrian Actress Mia May From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMia May (born Hermine Pfleger; June 2, 1884 – November 28, 1980) was an Austrian actress and one […]
Edwardian Young Women: Charming Vintage Photos of Happy and Simple Lives
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era is often remembered as a final golden age of innocence and elegance before the upheaval […]
1914 Peugeot Bébé: The Charming Pioneer of Small Cars
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1914 Peugeot Bébé was one of the most delightful and significant small cars of the Edwardian era. […]
Stunning Portraits of Norwegian Actress Aud Egede-Nissen in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteAud Egede-Nissen (May 30, 1893 – November 15, 1974) was a pioneering Norwegian actress, producer, and theater director […]
40 Beautiful Vintage Covers of Good Housekeeping Magazine From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteGood Housekeeping is one of America’s most enduring and influential women’s magazines. Founded in 1885, it originally focused […]
The Siberian “Mad Monk”: Portraits of Grigori Rasputin From the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteGrigori Rasputin (full name Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, born January 21, 1869 – December 30, 1916) was a Russian […]
Rare Photos of Katharine Hepburn as a Child in the 1900s and 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteKatharine Hepburn (born Katharine Houghton Hepburn on May 12, 1907, in Hartford, Connecticut) grew up in a progressive, […]
1916 Detroit Electric Model 57 Brougham: Silent Elegance of the Electric Age
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1916 Detroit Electric Model 57 Brougham was a refined and luxurious electric automobile that epitomized quiet elegance […]
Tamara Karsavina: The Elegant Muse of the Ballets Russes
This post was originally published on this siteTamara Karsavina (1885–1978) was one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century and a legendary figure in […]
Charles Verschuuren Jr.: Bridging Illustration and Fine Art
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Verschuuren Jr. (1891–1955) was a distinguished Dutch-American illustrator and painter, celebrated for his versatile talent that seamlessly […]
Savely Sorin: The Painter of Aristocratic Grace
This post was originally published on this siteSavely Sorin (1878–1953) was a master of the portrait whose work bridged the gap between the refined traditions […]
Chéri Hérouard: The Architect of Parisian Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteChéri Hérouard (1881–1961) was a prolific French illustrator who became a defining figure of the “Golden Age” of […]
Tom Crean Holding a Litter of Sled Dog Puppies During the Shackleton Expedition of 1914–1916
This post was originally published on this siteThis black and white image, taken by photographer Frank Hurley in 1915 aboard the ship Endurance (or on […]
1913 Talbot 15hp (20/30hp) Works Hill-Climber: The Last Invincible Talbot
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1913 Talbot 15hp (20/30hp) Works Hill-Climber is a rare and legendary survivor from the golden age of […]
Extraordinary Photos of Clotilde von Derp, the Expressionist Dancer Who Performed Either Side of the Great War
This post was originally published on this siteClotilde von Derp (born Clotilde Margarete Anna Edle von der Planitz, 1892–1974) was a pioneering German expressionist dancer […]
20 Stunning Photos of Swedish Dancer Sent M’Ahesa From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSent M’Ahesa (pseudonym of Else von Carlberg, also spelled Elsa von Carlberg; full name Else Margaretha Luisa von […]