Category Archives: 1900s
35 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Weddings in the 1900s and 1910s
Vintage Photos of American Indian Cradles and Cradleboards From the Late 19th and Early 20th Century
Incredible Vintage Photos of Indiana Railroad Disasters in the Early 20th Century
Wooden railroads, called wagonways, were built in the United States starting from the 1720s. Railroads played a large role in the development of the United States from the industrial revolution in the Northeast (1810–1850) to the settlement of the West (1850–1890). The American railroad mania began with the founding of the first passenger and freightContinue reading “Incredible Vintage Photos of Indiana Railroad Disasters in the Early 20th Century”
The Only Known Color Photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII
Here is the only known color photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII. Found in April 2009 in a cupboard in Exbury, this informal portrait, which shows the monarch dressed in a kilt and full highland costume, was taken a century earlier in September 1909. The photographer was Lionel de Rothschild, a banker and Conservative MP,Continue reading “The Only Known Color Photograph of Britain’s King Edward VII”
21 Beautiful Photos Show What Edwardian Weddings Looked Like
Charles Arthur Horace Ransome and Edith Gertrude Fearon, circa 1904 The most important parts of the wedding were the bride’s gown and trousseau. The traditional attire for a bride was a gown of soft, rich cream-white satin, trimmed simply or elaborately with lace, a wreath of orange-blossoms, and a veil of lace or tulle. TheContinue reading “21 Beautiful Photos Show What Edwardian Weddings Looked Like”
28 Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in China From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
William Charles White was an Anglican Bishop educated at Wycliffe College in Toronto and ordained as an Anglican Minister in 1896. He worked as a missionary in China from 1909-1934, and became the first Anglican bishop of Henan Province in 1910. During his time in China, he developed a great interest in Chinese culture andContinue reading “28 Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in China From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries”
Historical Photos of Gymnasts at the 1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held in London from April 27 to October 31, 1908. The 1908 Games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome, but were relocated on financial grounds following the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, which claimed over 100 lives. At the 1908 Summer Olympics,Continue reading “Historical Photos of Gymnasts at the 1908 Summer Olympics”
45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies
Nowadays, childhood lasts a long time with children remaining dependant on their parents, sometimes into adulthood, as they take advantage of educational opportunities. But during the Edwardian era, most children left school much earlier and went into the world of work to earn their keep. At this time, further education was typically only available toContinue reading “45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies”
Vintage Photos of People Greeting the New Year from 100 Years ago
A New Year cheerful company, making music, drinking beer and smoking, ca. 1890s A New Year’s party, ca. 1910s Friends on New Year’s Eve, Grindelwald, Switzerland, 1909 Happy New Year 1899 Happy New Year 1902 Happy New Year 1904 Happy New Year 1907 Happy New Year 1908 Happy New Year 1908 Happy New Year 1912Continue reading “Vintage Photos of People Greeting the New Year from 100 Years ago”
