The First RV: Roland R. Conklin’s Motor Bus, 1915
This post was originally published on this siteThere is a bit of a toss-up when it comes to the first actual “RV” to hit the […]
1910s
Amazing Vintage Posters Designed by David Dellepiane
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Dellepiane (1866–1932) was a French painter, lithographer and poster artist of Italian origin. In 1880, he entered […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1914 Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Touring
This post was originally published on this siteThe Detroit automaker experienced a significant leap forward with the Cadillac Model 30, particularly with the introduction of […]
The “Scenic Spiral Wheel” Was an Unusual Ride at Coney Island’s Luna Park From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Scenic Spiral Wheel, better known as The Top, was a unique roller coaster installed in Coney Island’s […]
Fascinating Vintage Photographs Capture Inside the Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Factory in 1918
This post was originally published on this siteOf the ‘Big 3’ American motorcycle manufacturers responding to US Military requests for motorcycles, it was Harley-Davidson that […]
Gorgeous Photos of Isobel Elsom in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Chesterton, Cambridge, English actress Isobel Elsom debuted on stage in London as a member of […]
The Saddest Selfie: A Mirror Self-Portrait Taken by Gunner Thomas Baker in 1917
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a striking image of a fresh-faced young man taking a picture of himself in front of a […]
“Leaders of the World” Sign, the World’s First Forgotten Electric Wonder
This post was originally published on this siteLeaders of the World (alternate title: The Fiery Chariot Race in New York) was an electric advertising sign […]
45 Beautiful Photos of Vietnamese Women Taken by Léon Busy in 1915
This post was originally published on this siteLéon Busy (1874–1951) was a French photographer and curator who edited and participated to numerous photo collections about […]
Les Femmes Cocher: Vintage Postcards of the First Female Horse-Cab Drivers in Paris From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn November, 1906, three women began a month-long apprenticeship in preparation for the Prefecture of Police examination that […]
Rare Photobooth Photos of People During Edwardian Era
This post was originally published on this sitePhoto booths have been in the zeitgeist since the late 1800s. The earliest photo booth patent was filed […]
Amazing Vintage Posters Designed by Johann Georg van Caspel
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1870 in Amsterdam, Dutch artist Johann Georg van Caspel was trained as a figure and portrait painter, […]
Dramatic and Tragic Story of Hazel Bushell Collier Murder in 1912
This post was originally published on this siteAkron, Ohio, August 13, 1912 – After firing four shots from a revolver into the body of his […]
20 Vintage Portraits of a Young Charlie Chaplin in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteCharlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977) was an English internationally renowned Academy Award-winning actor, comedian, […]
Police Photograph of Geraldine Portica, Arrested for Violating Cross-Dressing Law in 1917
This post was originally published on this siteThe caption on original photograph, from the scrapbooks of San Francisco Police Chief Jesse Cook, reads: “This is […]
35 Amazing Posters Designed by Clérice Frères in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteClérice Frères was the name of a company that represented several French illustrators from the same family – […]
The World’s Most Beautiful Woman: Vintage Portraits of Lina Cavalieri From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLina Cavalieri (December 25, 1874 – February 7, 1944) was an Italian operatic dramatic soprano, actress, and monologist. […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs Captured Inside Indian Motorcycle Factory in 1918
This post was originally published on this siteThe “Indian Motorcycle Co.” was founded as the Hendee Manufacturing Company by George M. Hendee in 1897 to […]
Vintage Photos of Mary Pickford When She Was a Kid From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMary Pickford was born Gladys Louise Smith on April 8, 1892 in Toronto, Canada to John and Charlotte […]
Haunting Portraits of Surgery Patients of Dr. Harvey Cushing From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDr. Cushing (who you may know from Cushing’s Syndrome) was one of the forefathers of neuroscience, and performed […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Emil Cardinaux in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEmil Cardinaux, born in 1877, was a Swiss painter and poster artist. He became famous throughout the world […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Duilio Cambellotti in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuilio Cambellotti (1876–1960) was an Italian applied artist, illustrator, painter, sculptor and designer who played a role in […]
20 Amazing Vintage Photos Show What Coney Island Looked Like at the Turn of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 19th century, Coney Island began its rapid development into what is now an iconic tourist […]
Francis X. Bushman: One of the Biggest Stars of the 1910s and Early ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1883 in Baltimore, Maryland, American actor and director Francis Xavier Bushman joined the Maryland Athletic Club as […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Karl Bickel in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteKarl Bickel (1886–1982) was a Swiss engraver and graphic designer also known for the construction of the Paxmal […]