Tag Archives: 1910s
Amazing Portraits of Prostitutes From New Orleans’ Storeyville in the Early 1910s
Before Storyville of New Orleans shut down in 1917, it was the only legalized red-light district in North America, and French photographer E. J. Bellocq took portraits inside of these storied brothels. The Storyville photographs not only serve as a record of the prostitutes, but also the interiors of the businesses that housed them. AllContinue reading “Amazing Portraits of Prostitutes From New Orleans’ Storeyville in the Early 1910s”
30 Incredible Vintage Photos of Beautiful Muscular Women From the Early 20th Century
40 Wonderful Vintage Photos Showing Life in the American Midwest During the Early 1910s
An amazing collection of antique glass plate negatives that shows beautiful life of the Midwest around 1913.
44 Vintage Photos of the U.S. 369th Infantry Regiment, “The Harlem Hellfighters” during World War I
On 5 October 1917 long time secretary to Booker T. Washington, Emmett J. Scott was appointed Special Assistant to Newton D. Baker, the Secretary of War. Emmett was to serve as a confidential advisor in situations that involved the well-being of ten million African-Americans and their roles in the war. While many African Americans whoContinue reading “44 Vintage Photos of the U.S. 369th Infantry Regiment, “The Harlem Hellfighters” during World War I”
46 Amazing Portrait Photos of British Soldiers during the Great War
For much of the First World War, the small French village of Vignacourt was always behind the front lines – as a staging point, casualty clearing station and recreation area for troops of all nationalities moving up to and then back from the battlefields on the Somme. Here, one enterprising photographer took the opportunity ofContinue reading “46 Amazing Portrait Photos of British Soldiers during the Great War”
36 Vintage Photos of Women in Bathing Suits During the 1910s
Despite opposition from some groups, the form-fitting style proved popular. It was not long before swimwear started to shrink further. At first arms were exposed and then legs up to mid-thigh. Necklines receded from around the neck down to around the top of the bosom. The development of new fabrics allowed for new varieties ofContinue reading “36 Vintage Photos of Women in Bathing Suits During the 1910s”
41 Amazing Photos of People with Their Telephones in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
15 Incredible Vintage Photos of People Getting X-Rays Over the Decades
The world first learned about X-rays 120 years ago. Despite the danger, however, the judicious use of X-rays allowed great medical progress in diagnosis and treatment alike—not to mention numerous non-medical uses. Here are 15 vintage images of X-rays at work over the decades.
