40 Lovely Studio Portrait Photos of Families During Edwardian Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe first commercial use of photography was in the production of portraits. Photography replaced painting almost completely from […]
1910s
Rare Color Photographs of the Interiors of the Alexander Palace in 1917
This post was originally published on this siteA rare and unique set of Autochrome color photograph plates, taken by Alexander Zehest in 1917 of the […]
Rescued Crew Members From the RMS Titanic Being Given Dry Clothes in New York City, 1912
This post was originally published on this siteThe surviving members of the Titanic crew received a warm and much-needed welcome when they arrived in New […]
The Hobble Skirt, Hundred-Year-Old Fashion Fad
This post was originally published on this siteA hobble skirt was a skirt with a narrow enough hem to significantly impede the wearer’s stride. It […]
35 Vintage Cover Photos of the McClure’s Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMcClure’s or McClure’s Magazine (1893–1929) was an American illustrated monthly periodical popular at the turn of the 20th […]
Extraordinary Vintage Portraits of American Dancer Nina Payne From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Charlestown, Indiana, in 1890, Nina Payne appeared in vaudeville houses when she was only 16. She […]
The Story of Ruth Belville, the Greenwich Time Lady
This post was originally published on this siteIf you worked in London between the 1890s and the 1940s, you might have encountered Ruth Belville making […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Pauline Frederick in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1883 in Boston, American actress Pauline Frederick made her stage debut at the age of 17 as […]
An Austrian Soldier in the “Ice City” on the Dolomites During World War I, 1917
This post was originally published on this siteIn September 1917, an Austro-Hungarian soldier stood upon the “Bridge of Sighs” within the Austrian tunnels beneath the […]
This 1919 Cartoon Depicting the Use of a ‘Pocket Telephone’
This post was originally published on this siteIn March 1919, the Daily Mirror newspaper published a cartoon by the English cartoonist and caricaturist, William Kerridge […]
Queen Maud the Sportswoman
This post was originally published on this siteMany people probably associate Queen Maud with elegant evening gowns, made by the most extravagant materials. But the […]
Camouflage Trees in the First World War
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the First World War, camouflage took many unique forms, including this observation post disguised as a tree! […]
George Barbier: One of the Greatest French Illustrators of the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1882 Born in Nantes, French illustrator George Barbier was 29 years old when he mounted his first […]
45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies
This post was originally published on this siteNowadays, childhood lasts a long time with children remaining dependant on their parents, sometimes into adulthood, as they […]
Incredible Vintage Photos of Indiana Railroad Disasters in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWooden railroads, called wagonways, were built in the United States starting from the 1720s. Railroads played a large […]
22 Beautiful Photos Show What Edwardian Weddings Looked Like
This post was originally published on this siteThe most important parts of the wedding were the bride’s gown and trousseau. The traditional attire for a […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Helen Gibson, the First Hollywood Stuntwoman
This post was originally published on this siteHelen Gibson was born Rose August Wenger in Cleveland, Ohio, one of five girls to Swiss-German parents, Fred […]
World War I Through Amazing Autochrome Photos by Hans Hildenbrand
This post was originally published on this siteHans Hildenbrand (1870–1957) was a German photographer who was famous for taking color photographs during World War I. […]
40 Amazing Vintage Photos of Doble Steam Cars
This post was originally published on this siteThe Doble steam car was an American steam car maker from 1909 to 1931. Its latter models of […]
Rare Photographs of Olivia de Havilland as a Child
This post was originally published on this siteOlivia de Havilland was born on July 1, 1916 in Tokyo, Japan to English parents. Her father, Walter, […]
Butterfly Poses: 18 Vintage Snaps of Young Girls Posing Dress Up From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAdolescence has always been a time of challenge and separation for children and parents but, before the twentieth […]
Steel Spring Tire, Created as a Substitute Tire Because of a Shortage of Rubber in Germany
This post was originally published on this siteIf the history of the tire took on significant meaning with the invention and popularization of tires from […]
A Gallery of 50 Amazing Defaced Vintage Snaps From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAs you go through family photo albums of any time period there could be something that really catches […]
35 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Weddings in the 1900s and ’10s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1900s, the wedding gown style focused on a full and modest shape, with an S-shaped corset […]
Nuevo Mundo: One of the Most Important Illustrated Magazines in Spain in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteNuevo Mundo was a Spanish illustrated magazine, published between 1894 and 1933 in Madrid. With a weekly circulation, […]