Tag Archives: 1900s
28 Amazing Photographs Showing Life in New York at the Turn of the Century
Edwardian Ladies’ Outdoor Tea Party, Walton-le-Dale, ca. 1905
Portraits of Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey
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”
