Travel through time with a series of fascinating images capturing historically significant moments, remarkable personalities, iconic locations and defining cultural phenomena from the 19th to mid 20th centuries.
Lipstick Testing (1950s)
In 1950s, the US Food and Drug Administration began requiring lipstick manufacturers to test their products for lead content, as lead was a common ingredient in lipsticks at the time.
Jag Mandir Palace, Udaipur (1873)
Jag Mandir Palace is a stunning example of Rajput architecture, built in 1873 on an island in Lake Pichola in Udaipur, India. It was famously photographed by Colin Murray in 1894.
Beatlemania (1964)
In 1964, police had to restrain screaming Beatles fans when the group arrived, with over 5,000 people in attendance. The policemen good-humoredly managed the crowd.
Bedloe’s Island, NY (1948)
Statue of Liberty on Bedloe’s Island, New York in 1948.
Maude Fealy: Silent Film Actress (c. 1900s)
Maude Fealy was an American stage and silent screen actress who was known for her versatility, appearing in over 100 films and plays during her career. She was one of the first actresses to transition from silent films to talkies.
Leon Czolgosz Imprisoned (1901)
Leon F. Czolgosz, presidential assassin, was sentenced to death by electrocution. He was executed in 1901, about two months after the assassination of President McKinley.
Salvador Dali Meets Ed Sullivan (1961)
In 1961, Salvador Dali appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Sami Lapp Women (1890s)
The Three Sami women circa 1890s were part of an indigenous people of northern Europe known for their unique culture, language, and reindeer herding.
Tsar Nicholas II & King George V (1904)
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and King George V of the United Kingdom were cousins and monarchs during the early 20th century. Their relationship was strained during World War I due to their countries being on opposing sides. Ultimately, both monarchs faced significant challenges and faced upheavals in their respective reigns.
Victory in Europe: Churchill Waves (1945)
On May 8th 1945, Churchill addressed the nation in a speech declaring the end of World War II in Europe, famously waving to the cheering crowds from the balcony.
Steam Locomotive Crossing Rio Grande (1915)
Steam locomotive on a cable car, crossing the canyon of the Rio Grande river in New Mexico, USA, in 1915.
Custer and Grand Duke in Topeka (1872)
Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia in Topeka following their buffalo hunt, January 22, 1872
Jewish Refugees: Holocaust Tragedy (1939)
Jewish refugees aboard the ocean liner St. Louis pose for a photo while crossing the Atlantic. They were rejected by Cuba, Canada, and America on suspicion of being Nazi spies, and sent back to Europe. About 1 in 3 would die in the Holocaust. 1939
Homeless Women in London (1902)
In 1902, Spitalfields Garden was a popular spot for homeless women to sleep in London.
Messina Earthquake & Tsunami (1908)
In 1908, Messina, Italy was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, leaving more then 80,000 dead and over 80% of the buildings destroyed.
Einstein in Fuzzy Slippers (c. 1950)
Einstein was known for his eccentric style, and was famously photographed in 1950 wearing fuzzy slippers.
Donald Trump at NYMA (1964)
Donald Trump attended New York Military Academy in 1964, where he was captain of the baseball team and a member of the student council.
Prohibition-Era Barrels (1920s)
During the prohibition era, barrels of alcohol were often set on fire to prevent people from drinking it. This was known as “barrel burning.”
Amoskeag Fire Engine (1908)
The steam propelled Amoskeag fire engine was the first motorized fire engine in Vancouver, BC. It was used to quickly respond to fires in 1908.
Cab Stand in Madison Square Park (c. 1900)
The cab stand in Madison Square Park was a popular spot for New Yorkers in the early 1900s. It was one of the largest cab stand in the city at the time.
NYC Subway Construction (1901)
The NYC Subway was one of the first rapid transit system in the US (1901-1905). It opened in 1904 and was an engineering marvel for its time.
Robot Check-Up in Germany (1952)
SABOR V robot getting a quick check-up prior to a show, Germany, 1952
White Bench, Black Nanny (1956)
The photo of a nanny and child on a segregated bench in Johannesburg in 1956 symbolizes the injustice of apartheid and the resilience of those who fought against it.
Robert Benoist (1927)
Robert Benoist was a French Grand Prix driver who won the 1927 French Grand Prix in a Delage race car. He was one of the first French driver to win a major Grand Prix race.
Normandy Landing: Unseen Red Cross (1944-1945)
Red Cross workers provided medical aid to soldiers wounded during the Normandy landing, often working under fire and in dangerous conditions.
Charles Perkins’ 1965 Moree Freedom Ride
Charles Perkins led the 1965 Freedom Rides, which aimed to expose racial discrimination against Aboriginal Australians. He visited Moree, NSW and spoke to Aboriginal residents about their experiences.
Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department (1870s)
During the 1870s, the Volunteer Fire Department of Amsterdam, Netherlands played a significant role in firefighting and community safety. It was one of the first fire departments in Europe to extensively use steam-powered fire engines.
MLK Jr. Supports LBJ Signing Civil Rights Act (1964)
Martin Luther King Jr. was the first African American to be invited to the White House to witness a President signing a major civil rights bill into law.
Sikorsky YR-4B/HNS-1 in 30×60 Tunnel (1944)
The Langley Research Center’s Sikorsky YR-4B/HNS-1 helicopters were the first full-scale helicopters ever tested in a wind tunnel in 1944.
South Bronx in 1970s
The South Bronx in 1970 was an area of poverty and crime, but it was also a hub of creativity and innovation, with a vibrant music and art scene.
Barbara La Marr and Her Son (1920s)
Barbara La Marr with a her son, Donald Gallery (1920s). At the age of 29, on January 30, 1926, she passed away due to complications related to tuberculosis and nephritis. Her death occurred at her parents’ residence in Altadena, California.
