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 […]
1910s
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 […]
Joseph Southall: The Modern Master of Egg Tempera
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Southall (1861–1944) was a pivotal figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement and the leading light […]
Bell Cemeteries in Germany During the Wars
This post was originally published on this siteBell cemeteries (or Glockenfriedhöfe in German) were enormous holding areas where confiscated church bells were stockpiled before being […]
The Dawn of Cuban Art Deco: Rare Social Magazine Covers of the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteFounded in 1916 by brothers Conrado Walter and Oscar H. Massaguer, Social was far more than a high-society […]
Mary Pickford Before and After She Bobbed Her Hair
This post was originally published on this siteThe transition of Mary Pickford’s hair from her signature “golden curls” to a short “bob” in June 1928 […]
35 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life in Kyoto During the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, everyday life in Kyoto was a beautiful tapestry of ancient customs and subtle […]