1914 Collection (#65)

WWI: SOLDIER AND HORSE. A Chasseur d Afrique with his dying horse in Soissons, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: CYCLISTS, c1914. French soldiers on bicycles in Chauconin-Neufmontiers, France

WWI: CASUALTIES, c1914. A dead German soldier on a battlefield in France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: BOULOGNE, c1914. French people in the street, welcoming the arrival of British soldiers in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: RACECAR DRIVERS, c1914. French racecar drivers Georges Louis Frederic Boillot and Victor Rigal during their service in the French Army during World War I. Photograph, 1914

WWI: MEAUX, c1914. The bridge in Meaux, France, wrecked by French Engineers. Photograph, c1914

WWI: ARMORED CARS, c1914. British soldiers and armored cars in France during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WWI: SOLDIERS, c1914. French soldiers in Chauconin-Neufmontiers, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: PIGEONS, c1914. Men loading baskets of carrier pigeons onto a train in Dunkerque, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: SOLDIERS, c1914. French soldiers at the railroad station in Tournai, Belgium during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WWI: AMBULANCE, c1914. An operating ambulance in the field in France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: WOUNDED SOLDIER. French Moroccan soldiers caring for a wounded German soldier in France. Photograph, 1914

WWI: DEAD HORSES, 1914. Dead horses being buried in a trench after the Battle of Haelen near Haelen, Belgium. Photograph, 1914

WWI: KITCHEN, c1914. English soldiers cooking at Amiens, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: WOUNDED SOLDIER. A wounded Moroccan soldier on a stretcher. Photograph, c1914

WWI: TROOPS, 1914. A woman with soldiers who were wounded in the Battle of Mons in France. Photograph, 1914

WWI: FRENCH TROOPS, c1914. French troops in a trench. Photograph, c1914

WWI: RED CROSS NURSE, c1914. French Red Cross nurses. Photograph, c1914

WWI: ALGERIAN SOLDIER. An Algerian tirailleur. Photograph, 1914

WWI: RUSSIAN INFANTRY. Russian infantry marching in formation. Photograph, c1914

WWI: BRITISH TROOPS, c1914. British troops on board a train in France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: MITRAILLEUSE, c1914. A French soldier with a pony carrying a disassembled mitrailleuse. Photograph, c1914

WWI: FRANCE, c1914. French soldiers in a tractor pulling a siege gun. Photograph, c1914

WWI: ZOUAVES, c1914. French Zouaves drinking with ladles. Photograph, c1914

WWI: WOMENs CORPS, c1914. The Womens Sick and Wounded Convoy Corps in England. Photograph, c1914

WWI: SOLDIERS, c1914. French soldiers eating and drinking wine in a field during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. Two soldiers in an armored car, possibly in France. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. Armored cars on maneuvers, possibly in France. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. Armored cars on a road, possibly in France. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. Soldiers looking at a map by an armored car, possibly in France. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. An officer, possibly Belgian, with armored cars in the field. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. An armored car. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CARS, c1915. Soldiers and armored cars, possibly Belgian. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. A row of armored cars. Photograph, c1915

WWI: ARMORED CAR, c1915. Soldiers unloading an armored car in a village. Photograph, c1915

WWI: SHELTER, c1914. German soldiers in the doorway of a bomb-proof shelter near Avincourt, France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: TRENCHES, c1914. German soldiers in trenches along the Aisne River in France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: REFUGEES, c1914. Russian-Polish women in a makeshift shelter during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WWI: AUSTRIAN SOLDIER, c1914. A wounded Austrian officer on patrol near the Isonzo River close to the border of Slovenia and Italy. Photograph, c1914

WWI: TORPEDO BOAT, c1914. A German sailor in the turret on a torpedo boat. Photograph, c1914

WWI: MASS, c1914. German soldiers attending a Catholic mass before going to battle. Photograph, c1914

WWI: IRON CROSS, c1914. Kaiser Wilhelm II awarding the Iron Cross to German aviators during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WWI: VACCINATIONS, c1914. German soldiers being vaccinated for cholera. Photograph, c1914

WWI: GERMAN SOLDIERS. German soldiers with an artillery battery in Galicia. Photograph, c1914

WWI: BRITISH SOLDIER, c1914. A British soldier wearing a mask to protect against gas attacks. Photograph, c1914

WWI: HOSPITAL, c1914. A childrens hospital in Gouda, Netherlands. Photograph, c1914

WWI: REFUGEES, c1914. A family of Polish refugees during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WWI: HOSPITAL, c1914. The kitchen on board Kaiserin Augusta Victorias hospital train. Photograph, c1914

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"1914: A Glimpse into a Transformative Year" In the midst of a world on the brink of change, 1914 brought forth an array of captivating moments that would shape history. Russian poet Anna Akhmatova's portrait, painted by N. I. Altman, captures her enigmatic spirit and profound words that would resonate for generations to come. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, J. C. Leyendecker's Arrow shirt collar ad epitomizes the elegance and sophistication sought after in American fashion during this era. It serves as a reminder of how style can transcend time and leave an indelible mark on society. The fight for women's suffrage reached new heights with Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace while presenting a petition to King George V. Her unwavering determination symbolized the relentless struggle for equality that echoed throughout England and beyond. Within the gates of Grey Gardens estate, a bench stands silently witness to countless stories unfolding against its backdrop. This serene image from c. 1914 invites us to ponder upon lives lived within those walls – tales both extraordinary and ordinary. Amidst these cultural milestones, war loomed large as His Majesty’s Coldstream Guards recruited soldiers through powerful posters urging young men to join their ranks in defense of their nation during World War I. Alfred Stieglitz captured New York City in all its grandeur with his photograph "Two Towers. " The image encapsulates the city's soaring ambition and relentless energy at this pivotal moment in history. Even mundane aspects like signage design were not overlooked; Paddington Station showcased its attention to detail with an elegant gentlemen’s lavatory sign - reminding us that even practicality can be elevated into artistry. Entertainment took center stage with "The Perils of Pauline, " a thrilling serial film poster from 1914 which captivated audiences week after week with daring adventures and heart-stopping cliffhangers. Wassily Kandinsky's "Painting no.