1916 Collection

WWI: CARRIER PIGEONS. British motorcyclists taking carrier pigeons to front line trenches during World War I. Photograph, c1916

Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-Tail had bread and milk and blackberries for dinner, 1916
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-Tail had bread and milk and blackberries for dinner, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit, pub. 1916 (colour lithograph), 1916

JACK LECAIN (1887-1939). Driver in the 6th International 300-Mile Sweepstakes Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1916. Photograph

First World War: Party of Royal Irish Rifles in a communication trench on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, l July 1916

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1916. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1916
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1916. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1916

Mondrian: Composition
MONDRIAN: COMPOSITION. Oil on canvas, 1916, by Piet Mondrian

Rebel prisoners being marched out of Dublin by British Soldiers May 1916 The Easter Rebellion, was an armed uprising of Irish nationalists against the rule of Great Britain in Ireland

ALASKA: RAILROAD, 1916. Railroad train as it crosses the Fox Gulch bridge, Alaska. Photograph, 1916

WORLD WAR I: SOMME, 1916. Allied troops going over the top, or advancing over their own trench during the Battle of the Somme. Photograph, 1916

SEVERINI: MATERNITY, 1916. Gino Severini: Maternity. Oil on canvas, 1916

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Rebuilding work at Paddington Station, 1916
Work began in 1913 to construct a new roof span for the Station. This image was taken in 1916 when the work was quite far progressed

MONET: WATER LILIES, 1916. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1916

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1815-1941) lst Viscount Baden-Powell. English soldier: defender of Mafeking in 2nd Boer War (1899-1900)

British Lancers Charging
France, c. 1916 The 9th British Lancers charging German artillery in WWI

Barefoot Dance In The Snow
New York, New York: March 8, 1916. Girls of the Marion Morgan School of Dance in Los Angeles perform barefoot in the snow in Central Park

Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve), 1916, Grey
Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve) 1916 Grey

Girl Reading, 1916 (oil on canvas)
656925 Girl Reading, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Reading. Richard Jack (1866-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1916

REMARQUE: ALL QUIET, 1929. Illustration by Charles Keeping, from a 1966 edition of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

Easter Rebellion 1916 North Earl Street from Nelson Pier, Dublin Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

Russian World War I war loan poster, 1916, depicting a woman factory worker
WORLD WAR I: LOAN POSTER. Russian World War I war loan poster, 1916, depicting a woman factory worker

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN POSTER. Help Us Win!-Subscribe to the War Loan. German World War I poster, c1917, by Fritz Erler

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

The James Caird, Dudley Docker and Stancomb Wills Moored to the Ice-floe in the Weddell
828383 The James Caird, Dudley Docker and Stancomb Wills Moored to the Ice-floe in the Weddell Sea, April 1916, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Marston

Female Nude, c. 1916. Creator: Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920)
Female Nude, c. 1916. Found in the Collection of Courtauld Institute of Art, London

EASTER REBELLION PARADE, 1933. Irish women parade through Dublin in commemmoration of those who died during the Easter Rebellion of April 1916. Photograph, 1933

JOHN MASEFIELD (1878-1967). English writer. Photographed 1916

JOHN DEVOY (1842-1928). Irish nationalist leader. Photograph, 1916

CURB STOCK BROKERS, c1916. Stock brokers trading on the New York Curb Association market, with brokers and clients signaling from street to offices. Photograph, c1916

Admiral John Jellicoe (1859-1935) who commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (1916) in World War I. Jutland was an indecisive naval battle between heavily armed dreadnoughts

GRIFFITH: INTOLERANCE 1916. The Feast of Belshazzar in the Babylonian sequence in D. W. Griffiths film Intolerance
GRIFFITH: INTOLERANCE 1916. The Feast of Belshazzar in the Babylonian sequence in D.W. Griffiths film Intolerance

1916 armoured tank, low angle view

British seaplane being launched from a warship during World War I. Photograph, c1916
WORLD WAR I: SEAPLANE. British seaplane being launched from a warship during World War I. Photograph, c1916

An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916
WALLACH BROS. 1916. An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916

The Rotunda in use as a war hospital. Oldway Mansion Paignton. Circa 1916

Swindon Works Fire Brigade, 1916
This is a really impressive image of the Swindon Works Fire Brigade, taken in 1916. The smartly uniformed firemen are sat upon the Dennis Fire Engine which was purchased by the GWR in 1912

A class of children at St Sebastians School, Manchester, in 1916

1916 Dublin Easter Uprising. On Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, a small group of Irish nationalists proclaimed the establishment of the Irish Republic and, along with some 1, 600 followers

Female Clerks at Swindon Works, 1916
This image of female clerks was taken in May 1916, just 10 years after women were first employed in clerical positions within the GWR

King Charles IV, taking his coronation oath …in Budapest on 30 December 1916, 1916
King Charles IV, taking his coronation oath at Holy Trinity Column outside Matthias Church in Budapest on 30 December 1916, 1916. Private Collection

Lady Liberty on Telephone, "Hello! This is Liberty Speaking, Billions of Dollars are Needed and Needed Now"
Lady Liberty on Telephone, " Hello! This is Liberty Speaking, Billions of Dollars are Needed and Needed Now", World War I Poster, by Z.P. Nikolaki, USA, 1918

USA, Florida, Miami-area, Coconut Grove, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Venetian boat pier posts

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN U-BOAT. Cross-section diagram of a German U-boat during World War I

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1916. Her Ideal American Citizen. Cartoon, 1916, by Luther D. Bradley on the Senates opposition to American intervention in World War I

The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)
984927 The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Dunn, Harvey T. (1884-1952); 76.8x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea Party. Harvey T. Dunn (1884-1952). Oil on canvas. Dated 1916

Frances Pepper (left) and Elizabeth Smith (right) Working in Office of The Suffragist, 1916 (sepia photo)
5974482 Frances Pepper (left) and Elizabeth Smith (right) Working in Office of The Suffragist, 1916 (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
653582 After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After School; Apres l'Ecole. Louis Valtat (1869-1952)

Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded 1916 (b/w photo)
679357 Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded 1916 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief)

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"1916: A Glimpse into a Transformative Year" In 1916, the world was in the midst of change and turmoil. From iconic advertisements to artistic masterpieces, this year left an indelible mark on history. J. C. Leyendecker's Arrow shirt collar ad captured the essence of American style with its timeless elegance. Mondrian's Composition challenged traditional art forms, paving the way for abstract expressionism. Amidst the chaos of World War I, British motorcyclists bravely transported carrier pigeons to the front lines, highlighting their crucial role in communication during wartime. The Royal Irish Rifles navigated treacherous communication trenches as they fought for their country. Meanwhile, Alaska witnessed progress as a railroad train crossed Fox Gulch bridge, connecting remote regions and fostering growth. The Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer revolutionized motorcycle racing with its powerful engine and sleek design. Art continued to flourish in 1916; Gino Severini's Maternity depicted motherhood through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. In Boston, Babe Ruth made his mark on baseball history as he posed alongside his teammates in a photo that would become legendary. Even amidst war and destruction, rebuilding efforts at Paddington Station showcased resilience and determination. A young girl immersed herself in literature while reading oil on canvas painting titled "Girl Reading, " capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amid chaos. Jack Lecain fearlessly drove through intense competition during the International 300-Mile Sweepstakes Race – embodying speed and adrenaline that defined this era. Charles Keeping's illustration from Remarque's "All Quiet" evoked emotions surrounding post-war reflections published years later but resonating deeply within society at large. As we reflect upon 1916 today, it serves as a reminder of humanity’s ability to endure hardships while still finding beauty amidst adversity - an enduring testament to our collective spirit throughout history.