C1906 Collection

Bathing woman, c. 1906. Creator: Riemerschmid, Rudolf (1873-1953)
Bathing woman, c. 1906. Private Collection.

Kingsway C1906
Kingsway, photographed from above Date: circa 1906

Banner C. Johnstone C1906
BANNER CARRUTHERS JOHNSTONE Oarsman Date: 1882 -

Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) Italian physicist and inventor. From Georges Darey A travers l Electricite, Paris c1906. Engraving

George Simon Ohm (1787-1854), German physicist, (c1906). The Standard International unit of electrical resistance (the ohm) is named for him

Native American Indian: Apache reaper, c1906. Photograph by Edward Curtis (1868-1952)

Canon del Muerte, Navajo, c1906. Four horsemen dwarfed by rock formations

Chinese justice: Prisoner, kneeling on chains, ankles in a form of stocks, outstretched arms supported by thumbs tied by cord to a pole. One of a pair of images from a stereographic card c1906

Alfred Beit (1853-1906)
Photographic portrait of Alfred Beit, the British South African financier, pictured with his pet dog c.1906

Christmas Dinner in a Canadian Log Cabin, c. 1906
Illustration showing Chinese waiters bringing the Christmas dinner, suckling-pig, into a dining room full of Canadian frontiersmen, c.1906

AMUNDSENs GJOA C1906
In the herring boat Gjoa, Amundsen and his crew became the first to traverse the North-west Passage

DELIA MASONs HAT C1906
Delia Mason wears a hat composed of lace & gauze over a wire frame & trimmed with daisies. The brim is shaped into waves

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"C1906: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1906, where history unfolds before our eyes. Kingsway C1906 and Banner C. Johnstone C1906 stand as testaments to an era of progress and innovation. The brilliance of Italian physicist and inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) shines through the lens of Georges Darey's camera, capturing his groundbreaking contributions. German physicist George Simon Ohm (1787-1854), immortalized in a photograph by The Standard International around c1906, reminds us of his pioneering work that laid the foundation for modern electrical theory. Meanwhile, Edward Curtis' lens transports us to Native American Indian tribes - Apache reapers and Navajo dwellers at Canon del Muerte - showcasing their rich cultural heritage amidst breathtaking landscapes. Intriguing glimpses into global justice systems emerge as we witness Chinese justice unfold with a prisoner kneeling on chains, ankles trapped in stocks. This thought-provoking image challenges our notions of punishment and human rights during this time. Theodore D. Roosevelt (1858-1919), America's 26th President, strides confidently through this period marked by change and progress. Alongside him stands Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), whose invention revolutionized communication forever when he patented the telephone in 1876. French physicist Gaston Plante (1834-1889) takes center stage with his invention of the first rechargeable battery in 1859 – a breakthrough that would shape future technological advancements. Alfred Beit's legacy also echoes throughout history; his impact as a prominent figure cannot be overlooked. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in Canadian traditions as we join families celebrating Christmas Dinner within cozy log cabins circa 1906 – a heartwarming reminder that even amidst rapid industrialization, cherished customs remain steadfastly preserved.