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 […]
1910s
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 […]
Amazing Christmas Cover Photos of the Vogue in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteVogue magazine, known for its high-fashion editorial content, also featured striking Christmas covers in the early 20th century. […]
20 Spanish Christmas Cards For Customers in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEarly 20th-century Christmas cards reflected a blend of Victorian influences and new design trends. Many cards featured intricate […]
45 Stunning Photos of Edwardian People Posing in Front of Their Homes
This post was originally published on this siteEdwardian homes typically featured symmetrical exteriors with a simpler, more restrained design compared to Victorian homes. The facades […]
Amazing Cover Photos of Elite Styles Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteElite Styles magazine was published from 1897 to 1929 by Elite Styles Company, a pattern maker designed for […]
55 Wonderful Vintage Swedish Christmas Postcards by Jenny Nyström From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteJenny Nyström (1854–1946) was a painter and illustrator mainly known as the creator of the Swedish image of […]
40 Vintage Posters Illustrated by Édouard Elzingre in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteÉdouard Elzingre (1880–1966) was a Swiss painter, poster artist and illustrator. He produced posters and illustrations for the […]
Motorcycle Ambulances in World War One
This post was originally published on this siteMotorcycle ambulances were used during World War I by the British, French, and Americans. At the time, the […]
In 1914, Della Crewe Took a Trip Around the United States With Her Beloved Dog Trouble on a Harley-Davidson Sidecar
This post was originally published on this siteDella Crewe (1884–1926) was an American long-distance motorcyclist known for her endurance cross-country trip from Waco, Texas to […]
30 Beautiful Paintings of Women by Harrison Fisher in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1875 or 1877 in Brooklyn, New York City, American illustrator Harrison Fisher began to draw at an […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Blanche Sweet in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, American actress Blanche Sweet was known for her energetic, independent roles. In 1913, […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Motorcycle Delivery Vehicles From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, motorcycle delivery vehicles were a popular solution for businesses that needed a fast, […]
Horse-Drawn Melbourne Fire Engine Converted to Motor Drive, 1914
This post was originally published on this siteIn July 1914 the oil fired Steamer at MFB Station 38 South Melbourne was motorized with the addition […]
Jackson Three-Wheeler, 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis car has now been identified by Paul Dunlop as a three-wheeler made by Robert Reynold Jackson & […]
Whimsical Cigarette Ad Posters Illustrated by Juan Carlos Huergo in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEarly 20th-century cigarette ads glamorized smoking, associating it with sophistication, success, and modernity. They often featured stylish men […]
Historical Photos of Three-Wheeled Cyklon Cyklonette From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Cyklon factory in Rummelsburg (today part of western metropolitan Berlin) opened in 1901, producing French Werner motorcycles […]