Portrait of Madam C.J. Walker, the First Black Woman Millionaire in America
This post was originally published on this siteMadam C.J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove; December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) was an African American entrepreneur, […]
1910s
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 […]
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 […]
35 Autochrome Photos of Indonesia in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos from Carl Guderian are of Bandung and other parts of Java during the early 20th century, […]
Stunning Autochromes of Belgium Taken by Georges Gilon in 1913
This post was originally published on this siteGeorges Gilon (1873–1928) was a wool-trader at Verviers in Belgium. He was married to Maria Nokin who bore […]
Vintage Photos of Girton School For Girls in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Girton School for Girls was a boarding and day school for girls located in Winnetka, Illinois from […]
Louvain/Leuven – Aftermath Photos of German Reprisal in 1914
This post was originally published on this siteEarly in the war, the Germans marched through Belgium, violating its neutrality, in an attempt to take France. […]
Little Curies: Marie Curie and Her X-Ray Vehicles’ Contribution to World War I Battlefield Medicine
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War I, Marie Curie recognized that wounded soldiers were best served if operated upon as soon […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bird Millman – Queen of the High Wire
This post was originally published on this siteBird Millman O’Day (October 20, 1890 – August 5, 1940) was one of the most celebrated high-wire performers […]
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 […]
Stunning Photographs of Vera Fokina in ‘Scheherazade’ at Kungliga Operan, Paris, 1914
This post was originally published on this siteVera Fokina (1886-1958) was a Russian-American ballerina. In 1906 she married the groundbreaking Russian choreographer and dancer Michel […]
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 […]
30 Amazing Photos of Bergen, North Holland in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteBergen is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Its North […]
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 […]
“Let Us Make You Fat” – An Odd Advertisement From 1912
This post was originally published on this siteThis is an odd advertisement that wouldn’t play well today. Below the image of the man and woman […]
40 Beautiful Photos of Canadian Actress Marie Prevost During Her Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 as Marie Bickford Dunn in Sarnia, Ontario, Canadian actress Marie Prevost began her career during the […]
30 Found Photos of England During Edwardian Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era or Edwardian period of British history spanned the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Classic Beauties Taken by Melbourne Spurr
This post was originally published on this siteMelbourne Spurr (1888-1964) was an American photographer known for Hollywood celebrity portraits. He arrived in Hollywood around 1917 […]
20 Historic Photos of USS Recruit, a Dreadnought Battleship Built in Union Square From 1917-1920
This post was originally published on this siteUSS Recruit was a wooden mockup of a dreadnought battleship constructed by the United States Navy in Manhattan […]
Spectacular Black and White Photos of People Celebrating New Year’s Eve in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteNew Year’s celebrations have been going on for a long time around the world, and it turns out […]
Strange German New Year’s Postcards, circa 1910
This post was originally published on this sitePeople have always been weird! These vintage cards from 1910 illustrate a German phrase: “Jemandem Hörner aufsetzen” (Someone […]
Rare and Amazing Color Photographs of Preparations on the American Homefront
This post was originally published on this siteColor photography was first pioneered in the mid-19th century, but the processes for capturing and reproducing color images […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Eugène Ogé in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1861 in Paris, French poster artist and illustrator Eugène Ogé began as an apprentice to Charles Verneau, […]