Circa 1900 Collection

Aj Balfour / Roffe
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour British politician, Conservative MP Date: 1848 - 1930

Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900
6339071 Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900 by Sicard, Henry & Farradesche, A. (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900)

Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900
6339068 Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900 by Sicard, Henry & Farradesche, A. (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900)

Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900
6339066 Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900 by Sicard, Henry & Farradesche, A. (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900)

Woman in a rocking chair in front of the window, circa 1900

Stereoview Slide, a brides preparations on her wedding day preparing for the ceremony, circa 1900. A maid and friend helping the bride to dress

Woman cooking on a range at home in America around 1900; United States of America

Street Scene Cairo Egypt Egyptian Circa 1900
Street scene in Cairo, Egypt circa 1900. By an unidentified photographer

Horse and coach on country road with tree on each side, circa 1900; United States of America

A portrait of a young girl taken in 1900, sepia photograph

A life model stereoview from 1900 of a bride and groom having their photograph taken. A humorous slide entitled Just one Darling, while his head is covered up

Portrait of young boy, Victorian era

Two young boys playing with model boats in a stream circa 1900; England

Ploughing the fields in 1900, horses and farmer with harvesting machine

Woman sitting on milking stool and milking cow by hand in 1900

Young man on pier at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, standing beside a name tag pressing machine, circa 1900; Ventnor, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Lantern slide of the American Interchange. Photograph of horse and coach arriving at the depot entrance in Montreal; Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Historic image in black and white of busy Randolph Street in Chicago; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Historic image of the seats in the cabin of a steamer boat, circa 1900

Historic image in black and white of people walking down the street in Dotombori, Osaka, Japan, the theatre district and traditional street scene with lanterns, flags

Historic image in black and white of a busy street in Dublin, Ireland circa 1900; Dublin, Ireland

Historical image in black and white of Chinese people working along a river with Junk boats and bridge, circa 1900; China

Historic image in black and white of children playing together along the canal in the Netherlands, circa 1900; Delfthaven, Holland

Historic image in sepia tone of a child begging for money outside the doorway of a church, with men and women watching

Historic image in black and white of Cavalry Passing Through The Great Tree, circa 1900; California, United States of America

Boulevard Saint-Martin, Paris, France circa 1900. After a contemporary postcard

La Rue de la Paix, Paris, France circa 1900. After a contemporary postcard

Victoria stereoview card from circa 1900, social historic image. Quaint bridge and houses in the Vale of Cashmere; Kashmir, India

Victorian stereoview card from circa 1900, historic social image. Diwara Temples, Jain Temples, on the almost inaccessible Mount Abu; India

Magic lantern slide circa 1900, Victorian social history. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way

Victorian stereo view card from circa 1900, historic social image. Wayfarers on a straight 30 mile road lined with stately poplar trees, Baramula to Cashmere; India

Victoria stereo view card from circa 1900, historic social image. Schoolboys of Amritsar, at Golden Temple, beside holy pool; India

Glass negative circa 1900, Victorian era. Marsden rock sea stack in Marsden Bay showing remains of steps to top, hand coloured photograph; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

negative 1900, Victorian era. Victorian Navy colours, before the introduction of Battleship Grey & funnel bands to aid identification of individual ships within a class.Centre foreground

Old photograph circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian, social history. Cullercoats Bay with coble fishing boats;
Old photograph circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian, social history. Cullercoats Bay with coble fishing boats; Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, England

Negative circa 1900, Victorian era. Cullercoats Bay with coble fishing boats; Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, England

Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian, social history Newcastle High Level
Postcard circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian, social history Newcastle High Level and Swing Bridge over the River Tyne; Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Battleship Spithead at sea, Royal Navy, Negative circa 1900, Victorian

Fishwife from Aberdeen with basket, professional portrait in studio; Aberdeen, Scotland

Lifeboat Coxswain with cork lifebelt from magic lantern slide circa 1900. Hand-coloured portrait of National Lifeboat Institution boat and coxswain

Lifeboat saving a man in rough seas from magic lantern slide, circa 1900. A coxswain leaning over the lifeboat to help a drowning man, re-enactment in studio

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Step back in time to the enchanting era of circa 1900, where glimpses of history come alive. Aj Balfour and Roffe were names that echoed through the halls of power, shaping a world on the brink of change. Arab-style wall hangings adorned elegant homes, their intricate designs telling tales from distant lands. Japanese-style wall hangings whispered secrets of ancient traditions, while Chinese-style tapestries celebrated cultural beauty. In a quaint room bathed in sunlight, a woman sat gracefully in her rocking chair before an ornate window frame. Her serene presence captured the essence of an era defined by simplicity and elegance. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, preparations for a wedding unfolded with utmost care and excitement. A bride-to-be was delicately dressed by her maid and friend as they embarked on a journey towards marital bliss. On country roads lined with majestic trees stood horse-drawn coaches traversing vast landscapes; each journey symbolizing freedom and exploration in turn-of-the-century America. A sepia-toned photograph revealed the innocence and purity of youth as it immortalized the captivating smile of a young girl frozen in time. Laughter filled the air as newlyweds posed for photographs amidst playful antics; their joyous expressions capturing love's timeless allure. In another portrait from this remarkable period, a young boy's gaze hinted at dreams yet to be realized during Victoria's reign. Across oceans, two young boys found solace in play along England's meandering streams; their model boats sailing through imagination-filled waters. And amidst fields ripe with potential, horses guided farmers wielding harvesting machines - forging ahead into an age marked by progress and innovation. Circa 1900 encapsulates an epoch where tradition intertwined with transformation - where stories were woven into every thread hanging upon walls or etched onto photographic plates, and is here that we find ourselves captivated by fragments from our past - reminders that even within fleeting moments, history leaves an indelible mark on the tapestry of time.