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, […]
1910s
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 […]
35 Elegant Portrait Photos of Women in 1910s Daywear
This post was originally published on this site1910s women’s daywear featured a mix of formality and practicality. Early in the decade, dresses had an Empire […]
20 Adorable Vintage Photos of Vivien Leigh as a Child in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteVivien Leigh, born Vivian Mary Hartley on November 5, 1913, had an intriguing childhood marked by travels and […]
A Four-Man-Trip on an Excelsior 7 in 1913
This post was originally published on this sitePictured here is Toronto Canada native, C. McDonald on his Excelsior 7. Notice that he is carrying three […]
Amazing Photos of the 1913 Pope-Hartford Model 31 Portola Roadster
This post was originally published on this siteThe Roadster was one of the five body styles available on the 1913 Pope-Hartford model 31 (Touring Car, […]
25 Wonderful Vintage Halloween Postcards From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteHalloween postcards from the 1910s are delightful images of early 20th-century holiday aesthetics, combining vintage charm with playful […]
35 Vintage Snaps of People Posing With Their Ford Model T Cars From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Model T was introduced to the world in 1908. Henry Ford wanted the Model T to be […]
40 Elegant Photos That Defined Edwardian Women’s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteEdwardian women’s fashion, spanning from 1901 to 1910, was characterized by elegance and a sense of grandeur. It […]
30 Amazing Cover Photos of Simplicissimus Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSimplicissimus was a German weekly satirical magazine, founded by Albert Langen in April 1896 and headquartered in Munich. […]
30 Stunning Vintage Photos of a Very Young and Beautiful Lillian Gish in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteLillian Diana Gish (born October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993) was an American actress. Her film-acting career […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Leatrice Joy in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in New Orleans, Louisiana, American actress Leatrice Joy began her acting career in stock theater companies […]
25 Humorous Photos of “Soldiers in Drag” During WWI
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War I, soldiers found various ways to cope with the harsh realities of war and to […]
20 Amazing Posters Illustrated by Osvaldo Ballerio in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteOsvaldo Ballerio (1871–1942) was a student of Giuseppe Bertini (1825–1898) at the Brera Academy. In addition to an […]
Amazing Photos of Dogs During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteDogs played an important military role for most European armies during World War I, serving in a variety […]
Carl Emil Pettersson, a Lucky Swedish Sailor Who Survived a Shipwreck in 1904 Became King of Tabar Island
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Emil Pettersson (October 4 or 23, 1875 – May 12, 1937) was a Swedish sailor who became […]
Sending Children Through the US Postal Service in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore 1920, sending children through the US Postal Service was a quirky and unusual practice that sounds almost […]
30 Vintage Posters Illustrated by Walter Schnackenberg in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1880 in Lauterberg, German painter and illustrator Walter Schnackenberg went to Munich aged 19 to study under […]
Amazing Photos of a Wedding Ceremony at Madeleine Church, Paris in the Late 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteWeddings in the late 1910s had a distinctive, elegant style influenced by the social changes of the time. […]
Amazing Photos of the 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Roadster
This post was originally published on this site1909 was a significant year for Cadillac, both for its acquisition by General Motors and the introduction of […]
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, African-American blues singer Bessie Smith was young when her parents died, and she […]
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Albert Hahn in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAlbert Hahn (1877–1918) was a Dutch political cartoonist, caricaturist, poster artist and book cover designer; well known for […]