37 Historical Photos That Show Early Ambulances Over 100 Years Ago
This post was originally published on this siteAn ambulance is a vehicle for transportation, from or between places of treatment, and in some instances will […]
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22 Lovely Photos That Capture Vintage Dog Shows in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe first modern dog show, on 28–29 June 1859 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an added attraction to the annual […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Document Everyday Life in Mexico From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAgustín Víctor Casasola (1874-1928), others cite: (1874-1938) was a Mexican photographer and partial founder of the Mexican Association […]
22 Amazing Silhouette Portrait Snapshots From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSilhouette (profile) portraiture was the popular way to recreate an image of oneself or loved one before the […]
Leaving the Homeland: Pictures of Belgian Refugees During the First World War
This post was originally published on this siteIn Belgium, the outbreak of the First World War and subsequent German invasion caused massive population movements. Hundreds […]
Julekort: 21 Wonderful Vintage Norwegian Christmas Postcards From the Early 20 Century
This post was originally published on this siteDid you know that the tradition of giving Christmas cards started with the Victorians? In fact, a lot […]
Edwardian Style – These Found Snapshots Show What People Looked Like Around 1912
This post was originally published on this siteAn amazing collection of found snapshots from Leigh McKinnon that shows portraits of Edwardian people around 1912. All ages, […]
The Amazing Story of Joseph Pujol, the Famous French Fartist From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteA celebrity in his time, Joseph Pujol possessed extraordinary control over his farts. He could imitate cannon fire, […]
‘Ivyhurst’: The Home of American Celebrities and Politicians in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site‘Ivyhurst’ was the home of Robinson Franklin Downey (1849-1923) and his wife, Ella Jean ‘Jennie’ (Wilson) (Lindsey) Downey […]
48 Glamorous Photos That Show American Diving Nymphs From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a collection of amazing photographs from gt_hawk63 that show American diving nymphs from the 1910s.
30 Amazing Vintage Photos of Christmas Shopping in New York 100 Years Ago
This post was originally published on this siteTrue, the streets don’t look as festive, and store facades aren’t as decked out as they are today. […]
Vintage LOLcats: Adorable Old-Timey Photos of Cats Dressed As People From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThese adorable and funny cat photos have to be the first of their kind. Taken by American photographer […]
Before Color Was Common in Photography, These Color Photos of the Netherlands From 100 Years Ago Are Gorgeous!
This post was originally published on this siteWith photos from the past you automatically think about black and white. Even in our own childhood, almost […]
26 Incredible Colorized Photos That Show Daily Life of Laborers in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940) was an American sociologist and photographer who used his camera as a tool for […]
25 Hilarious Photographs of Old-Timey Strongmen
This post was originally published on this siteAt the turn of the 20th century, the world saw the rise of a new kind of public […]
The Faces of Domestic Human Trafficking: Hand-Colored Photos of Caged Prostitutes in Japan From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWelcome to the world of Japanese domestic human trafficking of young girls and women for the sole purpose […]
Elsie Ferguson: One of the Most Beautiful Actresses in Edwardian Era
This post was originally published on this siteStarting as a 17 year old chorus girl, American stage and film actress Elsie Louise Ferguson (1885-1961) progressed […]
Rarely Seen Photos of World War I Taken by an American Doctor
This post was originally published on this siteDr. P.A. Smithe was sent by the American Red Cross as a doctor and surgeon to work at […]
Lost Tommies Portraits of the Somme: The Unseen “Selfies” of 1916
This post was originally published on this siteFor much of the First World War, the small French village of Vignacourt was always behind the front […]
64 Glamorous Portrait Photos of Ziegfeld Girls by Alfred Cheney Johnston From the Late 1910s to Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAlfred Cheney Johnston (1885-1971) was a New York City-based photographer known for his portraits of Ziegfeld Follies showgirls […]
Amazing Portrait Photography in the Early 20th Century by Rudolf Dührkoop
This post was originally published on this siteRudolf Dührkoop (1848-1918) was a Hamburg portrait photographer. Initially self-taught, Dührkoop worked since 1883 as a professional photographer […]
Rare and Historic Photos of the Harriet Quimby’s Plane Crash on July 1, 1912
This post was originally published on this siteHarriet Quimby (1875-1912) is classified among the most famous American female aviators. Her career as a pilot did […]
A Collection of Interesting Thanksgiving Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThanksgiving Day is coming. Here is an interesting postcard collection from Alan Mays that celebrates Thanksgiving from between the […]
14 Fascinating Photographs of Jack London’s Second Wife, Charmian Kittredge, From Between the 1910s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCharmian Kittredge London was the woman that became Jack London’s “mate woman” and life partner. She was born […]
Vintage Portraits Depict Women’s Hairstyles From the Victorian and Edwardian Eras
This post was originally published on this siteIn the Victorian era, a woman’s hair was often thought to be one of her most valuable assets. […]