Amazing Lantern Slides of the Boston Trade School For Girls, circa 1914
This post was originally published on this siteThe Boston Trade School For Girls, established as a private school in 1904 and later becoming a Boston […]
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40 Fascinating Photos Capture Edwardian People Posing in Gardens
This post was originally published on this siteGardens in the early 20th century reflected a blend of traditional and modern design influences, with a growing […]
Gustave Van de Woestijne’s Beautiful Portrait Paintings From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGustave Van de Woestijne (1881–1947) was a Belgian painter known for his contributions to the Belgian Symbolist movement […]
The Chimney Sweep and His Tiny Apprentice: The Dark History of Child Chimney Sweeps
This post was originally published on this siteChimneys started to appear in Britain around 1200, when they replaced the open fire burning in the middle […]
40 Group Photos of Students and Teachers Posing Outside Their One-Room Schoolhouses From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteOne-room schoolhouses, or One-room schools, have been commonplace throughout rural portions of various countries, including Prussia, Norway, Sweden, […]
50 Powerful Photos Capturing the Tragedy of World War I
This post was originally published on this siteWorld War I (1914-1918) was a global conflict primarily between the Allied Powers (including France, the UK, Russia, […]
Beautiful Women in Paintings by William Clarke Wontner From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWilliam Clarke Wontner (1857–1930) was a British portrait painter known for his refined and detailed works. He specialized […]
Fighting Jack Munroe and Bobbie Burns: A Touching Story of a WWI Canadian Hero and His Beloved Collie
This post was originally published on this siteJack Munroe (1877-1942) was a Canadian hero of the Great War. Here below is the story from Wooway1 […]
Humorous Photos of Valentine’s Day Cards in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were elaborate and sentimental, reflecting the era’s […]
18 Adorable Vintage Cowboy-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards from the early 20th century were known for their intricate designs, romantic themes, and playful […]
30 Vintage Portrait Photos of Silent Actress Wanda Hawley in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1895 as Selma Wanda Pittack in Scranton, Pennsylvania, American actress Wanda Hawley entered the theatrical profession with […]
To My Valentine: George Willard Bonte’s Tuck Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Willard Bonte found solace in the unusual. He was an author, artist, poet, cartoonist and political consultant. […]
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Hugo Laubi in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteA native of Zurich, illustrator and graphic artist Hugo Laubi (1888–1959) studied extensively in Munich, Paris and London, […]
Amazing Travel Film Posters by Burton Holmes From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBurton Holmes (1870–1958) was an American travel writer, photographer, and lecturer, often called the “father of travelogues.” He […]
30 Beautiful Portrait Photos of Edwardian Beauties Taken by Lallie Charles
This post was originally published on this siteLallie Charles (1869–1919) was an Irish photographer. Along with her sister Rita Martin, she was one of the […]
35 Amazing Posters Designed by René Vincent in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRené Vincent (1879–1936) was a French illustrator who was active in the 1920s-1930s. He worked in an Art […]
A Woman Placing a Dish of Food in Her Refrigerator, 1913
This post was originally published on this siteDOMELRE (an acronym of Domestic Electric Refrigerator) was one of the first domestic electrical refrigerators, invented by Frederick […]
Amazing Cover Photos of Motion Picture Classic Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMotion Picture Classic was an American movie fan magazine published in the early 20th century. It began publishing […]
Stunning Portrait of an Old Woman Smoking a Pipe on Her Porch, Appalachia Mountains, 1917
This post was originally published on this siteIn the rugged hills of the Appalachian Mountains in 1917, there lived an old woman whose weathered face […]
Charles Loupot: One of the Best Poster Artists of the Art Deco Era
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1892 in Nice, French poster artist and painter Charles Loupot was one of France’s most significant poster […]
William Lionel Wyllie: The Most Distinguished Marine Artist of the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteWilliam Lionel Wyllie (1851–1931) was a renowned English marine artist, famous for his dramatic depictions of ships, naval […]
30 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Constance Collier in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1878 as Laura Constance Hardie in Windsor, Berkshire, British actress and renowned acting coach Constance Collier began […]
Beautiful Landscape and Nature Paintings by Rodolphe Wytsman
This post was originally published on this siteRodolphe Wytsman (1860–1927) was a Belgian painter associated with the Symbolist and Impressionist movements, known particularly for his […]
30 Vintage Ad Posters of Toiletries in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAdvertising for toiletries in the early 20th century was a fascinating blend of emerging mass media, evolving social […]
Pipeline Rider, ca. 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo from the mid-1910s shows motorcyclist Johnny Hogg and his wife riding on an aqueduct pipeline with […]