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 […]
1910s
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 […]
Amazing Photos of Rothenburg in the early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia […]
Amazing Cover Photos of Das Plakat Magazine in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteDas Plakat (The Poster) was a design and art magazine published from 1910 to 1922 in Berlin, Weimar […]
30 Impressive World War I Posters
This post was originally published on this siteWorld War I posters are fascinating artifacts of history, reflecting the political, social, and cultural climate of the […]
Vintage Photographs Show Car Showrooms in Washington D.C. in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteAutomobile showrooms have come a long way since their inception, evolving into a significant part of the global […]
Handsome Portrait Photos of Jack Pickford During His Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 as John Charles Smith in Toronto, Ontario, Canadian-American actor, film director and producer Jack Pickford was […]
Working at Ford’s Factory in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteTo reduce costs and increase production of his most successful automobile — the Model T — Henry Ford […]
Amazing Fernet-Branca Ad Posters in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFernet-Branca is an Italian brand of fernet, a style of amaro or bitters. It was formulated in Milan […]
Early Photos of United Parcel Service From Between the 1900s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded […]
Leola King, America’s First Female Traffic Cop
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a big city policewoman directing traffic. Her name is Leola N. King, America’s first female traffic cop. […]
30 Amazing Posters Illustrated by Julius Klinger in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJulius Klinger (1876–1942) was an Austrian painter, draftsman, illustrator, commercial graphic artist, typographer and writer. He studied at […]
These Coins Stopped a Bullet and Saved a Soldier’s Life During World War I
This post was originally published on this siteOptatius Buyssens, a Belgian soldier during World War I, was famous for a remarkable incident where coins in […]
Faragó Géza: One of the Greatest Masters of the Early Hungarian Poster Art
This post was originally published on this siteFaragó Géza (1877–1928) was a Hungarian poster artist. He is the most important artist of the Art Nouveau […]
30 Amazing Film Posters Illustrated by Josef Fenneker in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe painter, graphic artist, production and set designer Josef Fenneker (1895–1956) is one of the most important representatives […]
Molded Staggered Tooth Gear, Mesta Machine Company, West Homestead, Pennsylvania, 1913
This post was originally published on this siteA Mesta Machine Company employee stands next to a molded staggered tooth gear at the company’s West Homestead […]
Historical Photos of Buffalo Soldiers From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteAfrican Americans served in the U.S. Military during the Civil War and continued to serve afterwards. Many of […]