1900 Collection (page 2)

MEXICAN COWBOYS in one of Buffalo Bills Wild West Shows: oil over a photograph, c. 1900

MAE WEST (1892-1980). American actress

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Freighter struggling through a storm on Lake Superior, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Immigrant waiting-room at Ellis Island, circa 1900
Detained immigrants waiting, Ellis Island, New York, late 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Wealthy opera-goers, 1900
Upperclass family at the opera in their box seats, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Louis Loeb illustration

Ashley Hill Station, c. 1900
A view of 0-6-0 saddle tank, No 1874, leaving Ashley Hill station for Bristol Temple Meads in c.1900. A number of onlookers are sitting on the embankment watching the station traffic

Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut)
712319 Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 121x165 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotwell Road, Bristol, around the turn of the century 1900

BOXER REBELLION, 1900. American and British troops entering Peking, 15 August 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion. Illustration by Frederick Remington after a photograph

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

BOXER REBELLION, 1900. The 14th United States Infantry in the Palace Grounds, Peiping (Beijing), China, mid-August 1900

Firefighters climbing wheeled escape ladders
Firefighters demonstrating various lengths of wheeled escape ladders

Invention of the compass, Ancient China
Invention of the compass in Ancient China. These early compasses consisted of a magnetised needle floating in a bowl of water

A Kabyle Woman (b / w photo)
5990428 A Kabyle Woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kabyle Woman. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

NEW YORK: MULBERRY BEND. A clam seller on Mulberry Bend in New York City. Photograph, c1900

MUNICH: ENGLISH GARDEN. The waterfall in the Englischer Garten in Munich, Germany. Photograph, c1900

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Aka Mark Twain. American humorist and writer. Photographed c1900

1900 1000 mile trial. Cars on exhibition at Cheltenham

Botanic Gardens
circa 1890: The glass entrance of Kibble Palace at the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow. Kibble Palace was built by engineer John Kibble at his home in Loch Long

Corliss steam engine, circa 1900 C016 / 4584
Corliss steam engine, circa 1900. This view shows the engines dynamo and rope drive. Corliss steam engines were a type of engine used to provide mechanical power in factories

Costume worn by members of the Brotherhood of Mercy when dealing with victims of the plague
BROTHERHOOD OF MERCY. Costume worn by members of the Brotherhood of Mercy when dealing with victims of the plague. Studio photograph, Florence, Italy, c1900

American advertisement, c1900, for Flexible Flyer sleds
FLEXIBLE FLYER, 1900. American advertisement, c1900, for Flexible Flyer sleds

MAP: MEXICO. Color engraving, American, c1900

CROQUET, c1900. Croquet rack. Line engraving, c1900

CROQUET, c1900. Croquet balls. Line engraving, c1900

SAMURAI TRAINING. Young Samurai in Japan training for the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Wood engraving, American, c1900

Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems. Early methods of number counting involved the use of fingers, while early written records used strokes to indicate numbers

BOSTON: SWAN BOATS, c1900. In the Public Gardens: oil over a photograph, c1900

HANDY: ST. LOUIS BLUES, 1914. The original sheet music cover for William Christopher Handys St. Louis Blues, 1914, the self-proclaimed first successful blues published

MUCHA: POSTER, c1900. Poster design, c1900 by Alphonse Mucha

"You must be a great sorceress. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614733 A" You must be a great sorceress.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

An interior of the Penny Bazaar showing the open display, 1900 (colour litho)
2811012 An interior of the Penny Bazaar showing the open display, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth, England, c. 1900 (photochrom)
5858524 Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth, England, c.1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Female Nude Seated by Fireside, c. 1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped)
990443 Female Nude Seated by Fireside, c.1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped) by Mante, Louis Amedee (1826-1913) & Goldschmidt

Dahomeyan Amazons (b / w photo)
5990420 Dahomeyan Amazons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeyan Amazons. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Scene from the opera Eugene Onegin by Pyotr Tchaikovsky at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, 1900. Found in the Collection of State P. Tchaikovsky Memorial Museum, Klin

PHILIPPINES, c1900. The Manila Cathedral in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

SECOND BOER WAR, 1900. Tunnel at Laings Nek in Drakensberg, South Africa, blown up by the Boers during the Second Boer War, 1900. Illustration from a photograph by John Ferguson, 1900

SUNDANCE KID & PLACE, c1900. American outlaws Harry Longabaugh, also know as the Sundance Kid and Etta Place, members of The Wild Bunch gang. Photograph, c1900

REDVERS BULLER (1839-1908). English general. Buller rescuing Captain Cecil D Arcy on 28 March 1879 during the Zulu War, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Glasgow
circa 1870: A bridge over the River Clyde as seen from the Sailors Home, Glasgow. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRLS, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

Syndicat Central des Agriculteurs de France, by George Fay, 1900
Posters, France, 20th century. Syndicat Central des Agriculteurs de France, by George Fay, 1900

1900s UK Sherlock Holmes Poster

X-ray security machine, 1900
X-ray security machine. Historical artwork of a fluoroscope being used in a late 19th-century French customs hall. The fluoroscope was designed and built by the French inventor Eugene Ducretet

19th-century lightship. Historical artwork of a lightship using a lamp on top of a mast to guide other ships (seen in background). Lightships are ships anchored in place to act as a lighthouse

Historic image in black and white of tourists at Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone National Park, circa 1900; Wyoming, United States of America

Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890
Postcard circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890. Fishing boats, people and work on the river; North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

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"1900: A Glimpse into a Transformative Era" Step back in time to the year 1900, where art, innovation, and history collide. Puccini's iconic opera "Tosca" takes center stage with a captivating poster by Hohenstein, marking its first production. Meanwhile, an intricately detailed map of Cuba printed in the United States provides insight into the geopolitical landscape of the time. Not far away, another map showcases France's beauty with an inset detail of Paris and its surroundings. Transport yourself to Nailsea and Backwell Station in Somerset, England circa 1900 - witness the hustle and bustle as trains come and go. But it's not just transportation that evolves during this era; language also undergoes significant changes. Explore the development of the English alphabet as we know it today. Art enthusiasts will be enthralled by Monet's masterpiece "The Artist's Garden at Giverny, " painted on canvas in 1900. The vibrant colors transport viewers to a serene oasis filled with nature's splendor. In Cuba around this time period, yellow fever poses a grave threat. Witness Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay alongside U. S Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed as they conquer this deadly disease through groundbreaking inoculation techniques captured in Dean Cornwell's oil painting. Closer to home, London firefighters stand ready at LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station equipped with their trusty engine - guardians against devastating blazes that could ravage the city streets. Charles Dana Gibson captures societal dynamics through his pen and ink drawing depicting a woman seeking solace among older generations - perhaps searching for wisdom or guidance amidst changing times. As Thanksgiving approaches across America, families exchange heartfelt greetings through beautifully crafted cards from around 1900 - reminding us of cherished traditions passed down through generations. Lastly, explore Puerto Rico through an American-printed map from 1900 - a testament to the island's rich history and cultural heritage.