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Glimpses of a Bygone Era: Photos Capture Life in the 1890s
The 1890s: a decade poised between two centuries. The dust of the Wild West hadn’t settled, yet the sparks of modern life were igniting.
Horse-drawn carriages shared the streets with electric lights, corsets mingled with the sounds of factory whistles, and small-town general stores existed alongside the burgeoning department stores of cities like Chicago and New York. These photographs offer a captivating glimpse into this era of transition.
- A Sailor’s Hidden Surprise (1890): This intriguing image showcases a sailor with more than just a seafaring tale to tell. A closer look reveals a hidden bird nestled within his impressive beard.
- Annie Oakley’s Equestrian Prowess (1890): Sharpshooter Annie Oakley strikes a dramatic pose atop a rearing horse, embodying the spirit of the Wild West.
- Buffalo Bill in Rome (1890): Even American icons traveled abroad. This photo captures Buffalo Bill at the historic Caffè Greco in Rome.
- Selika Lazevski, Equestrian (1891): Horsewoman Selika Lazevski displays remarkable skill and poise in this striking portrait.
- Ten Chiefs (1891): This powerful image presents a group of ten Native American chiefs, offering a glimpse into the diverse cultures of the time.
- Bowdoin College Tug of War (1891): College life in the 1890s: The Bowdoin College tug of war team demonstrates their strength and camaraderie.
- Constructing a Water Pipeline (1891): A snapshot of progress: Men work diligently laying a wooden water pipeline in Idaho, highlighting the ongoing development of infrastructure.
- Building a Snow Lady (1892): A timeless winter pastime: Women enjoy the simple pleasure of building a snow lady.
- Coca-Cola’s First Employees (1892): A piece of corporate history: This photo captures the first employees of the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta.
- A Toddler’s Mugshot (1893): An unusual portrait: This mugshot of 2-year-old Francois Bertillon raises questions about the practices of the time.
- An Impressive Mustache (1893): Facial hair reached impressive heights in the 1890s, as evidenced by this photograph.
- Building the Waldorf Astoria (1893): A landmark under construction: This image documents the building of the iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel.
- Spelman College Graduates (1893): A proud moment: This photo captures a graduating class of Spelman College.
- Brotherly Love (1894): A tender moment between twin boys.
- Discovering Antinous (1894): Archaeological discovery: This photo documents the unearthing of the statue of Antinous.
- Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla (1894): Two great minds meet: Mark Twain visits Nikola Tesla’s laboratory.
- A Boy and His Bike (1894): A timeless image of childhood: A young boy poses with his bicycle.
- A Native American Girl’s Smile (1894): A captivating portrait of a young Native American girl.
- Horace Hart (1895): This photo purports to show Horace Hart, credited with inventing the Oxford comma.
- Armenian Women at War (1895): A powerful image of Armenian women preparing for battle against the Ottomans.
- Man at the Saloon (1895): A glimpse into saloon life: A man poses at the Man at the Wheel Saloon.
- Stage Coach Mary (1895): A portrait of Stage Coach Mary, the first Black mail carrier in the U.S.
- Walking the Dog in Snowshoes (1896): A winter scene: A person takes their dog for a walk in snowshoes.
- Fridtjof Nansen (1896): A portrait of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen.
- Crown Princess Marie of Romania (1896): A regal portrait of Crown Princess Marie of Romania.
- Charles Eastman (1897): A photo identified as Charles Eastman, a founder of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Laverie Valee (1897): Trapeze artist and strongwoman Laverie Valee displays her strength and athleticism.
- Churning Butter and Reading (1897): Multitasking in the 1890s: A person churns butter while enjoying a book.
- Missouri Couple (1898): A portrait of a couple from Missouri.
- Zebra-Drawn Carriage (1898): A display of extravagance: Leopold de Rothschild’s zebra-pulled carriage in London.
- Boxing on the USS New York (1899): Sailors engage in a boxing match on the USS New York.
- Civil War Veteran (1899): A poignant portrait of Civil War veteran Jacob Miller, who lived with a gunshot wound to his forehead.
- Kisses at the Pumpkin Patch (1899): A sweet moment shared at a pumpkin patch.
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