The Elegant World of Georges Gaudy: Posters from the Belle Époque
This post was originally published on this siteGeorges Gaudy (1872–1940) was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and poster artist active during the late 19th and early […]
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Louis Wain and His Psychedelic Cat Paintings
This post was originally published on this siteLouis Wain (August 5, 1860 – July 4, 1939) was a British artist best known for his whimsical […]
Life in Atlantic City During the Late 1910s and ’20s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1910s and 1920s, Atlantic City was alive with energy, drawing crowds from nearby cities who […]
Amazing Photos of the 1915 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Limousine
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1915 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Limousine is a hallmark of early 20th-century automotive engineering and luxury. […]
40 Amazing Photos of the Construction of the Paris Métro (1899–1911)
This post was originally published on this siteThe building of the Paris Métro, officially known as Le Métro de Paris, began in 1899 and continued […]
John Hassall’s Brilliant Posters From the Turn of the Century
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Hassall (1868–1948) was a celebrated British illustrator and poster artist, renowned for his bold, colorful style and […]
The Enduring Love Story of Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein
This post was originally published on this siteThe love story of Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein is one of the most enduring and influential […]
40 Historic Posters That Captured the Spirit of the Great War
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War I (1914–1918), posters became one of the most powerful tools of communication and propaganda. At […]
Sweethearts of the Rodeo, 1917
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1917, the photograph “Sweethearts of the Rodeo” captured three professional cowgirls – Clyde Lindsay, Mildred Douglas, and […]
The Story of John Wheeldon, a Famous and Unusual Rat-Catcher in England in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Wheeldon, later known as John Gaunt, achieved widespread renown as a most unusual rat-catcher. His fame was […]
40 Humorous Covers of Le Rire Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLe Rire was a French satirical magazine first published in 1894. Founded by Félix Juven, it became one […]
Amedeo Modigliani Moving His Studio, Paris, 1913
This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph, taken in 1913 by an unknown photographer, captures a pivotal moment in the life of Italian […]
Fabulous Photos of Jeanne Eagels in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri, American actress Jeanne Eagels began performing in traveling shows and stock companies […]
King Albert I of Belgium and King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy Inspect Troops During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteKing Albert I of Belgium and King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy were contemporaries and prominent monarchs during […]
U.S and Mexico Soldiers on the Arizona Border, 1915
This post was originally published on this siteThis historical photograph, taken in 1915 at the Mexico-United States border in Agua Prieta, Sonora, captures a significant […]
This is How Ejnar Mikkelsen, a Danish Explorer, Was Photographed in 1912 When He Was Found
This post was originally published on this siteThis is how Ejnar Mikkelsen, a Danish explorer, was photographed in 1912 when he was found. Ejnar was […]
The Story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, the First Woman to Parachute From an Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteGeorgia Ann Thompson Broadwick (1893–1978) was an American pioneering parachutist and the inventor of the ripcord. She was […]
A Group of Child Laborers Going in for a 12-Hour Night Shift at a Mil in North Carolina, 1908
This post was originally published on this siteIn this haunting flashlight photograph taken in 1908, children are seen heading to their night shift at the […]
The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes
This post was originally published on this siteThe stilt shepherds of Landes were a unique group of shepherds in the Landes region of southwestern France, […]
In March 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry Made the First Parachute Jump From a Powered Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 1, 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry climbed into a Benoist pusher-type airplane piloted by Tony […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Ann Pennington in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteAnn Pennington was a popular American actress, dancer, and Ziegfeld Follies star during the early 20th century. Born […]
20 Vintage Photographs of Pit Ponies From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePit ponies, also known as mining horses, were small breeds of horses or ponies used in underground coal […]
35 Amazing Photos Showcase Life at Wildwood Shore, New Jersey, Around 1910
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, Wildwood Shore in New Jersey was a vibrant destination for vacationers and locals […]
Beautiful Paintings by Willem Witsen From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1860 in Amsterdam, Dutch painter, photographer, and writer Willem Witsen associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement and […]
The Mugshot of Stephen Shock, 1916
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the mugshot of Stephen Shock, also known as Walter O’Brecht, prisoner #6970. Shock was sentenced to two […]