1905 Collection (#6)

Pug Peter -- rabbit riding a kangaroo
Pug Peter -- The High Jump. A rabbit in riding costume on the back of a kangaroo, jumping over a telegraph wire. Date: 1905

Autocar Poster -- Gordon Bennett race
Autocar Poster -- Thery driving a Richard-Brasier car to win the Gordon Bennett race for France. Seen here after overtaking a Wolseley Beetle driven by Cs Rolls for the British team. Date: 1905

THE PARISIAN MODEL, c1905. Chorus girls and teddy bears on stage in the musical comedy The Parisian Model. Photograph, c1905

Turkey - Kars - 10th century Armenian Church and Kars Canal
The 10th century Armenian Church of the Holy Apostles and Minaret at Kars, Turkey viewed fom the Castle/Citadel Mount. Originally an Armenian capital

MFB and LCC-LFB Shooters Hill fire station
Converted from a former police station and opened in 1879, Shooters Hill fire station remained at this site (Old Police Station, Well Hall Road) until 1912 when the new Shooters Hill fire station

Kars, Turkey - View toward the fortress
View toward the fortress at Kars, Turkey. Originally an Armenian capital. Became part of the Ottoman Empire (captured in 1534), then surrendered in 1828 to the Russian General Count Ivan Paskevich

Maxwell-Briscoe car
Maxwell & Briscoe. From above of a 1905 Maxwell-Briscoe automobile with spare engine at the factory at Phillips Point (near Tarrytown, NY), Hudson River

Narberth Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of a deserted Narberth Railway Station on the Great Western Railway, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Shops / Jeweller C1905
The exterior of Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co Ltd in Oxford Street, London, who advertise themselves as goldsmiths, silversmiths and diamond merchants

Sara Crewe / Becky / Maid
Becky the maidservant comforts Sara Crewe when she is orphaned and penniless

Strauss Wood Concert
A concert conducted by Richard Strauss and Henry Wood held at the Queens Hall, London

The American dancing and signing duo the Hengler Sisters
The American dancing and signing duo, famous on both sides of the Atlantic, the Hengler Sisters @ 1905 Date: 1920s

Horse-drawn milk cart with driver. Churn on the cart
The milkman is from Malvern Worcs Link Farm Diary and his name is E Betteridge - both texts visible of the cart. Date: circa 1905

Archiestown, Knockando, Moray, Scotland.The village was named in honour of its founder Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk. Date: 1905

Scotlands Industrial Souvenir
Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, Dunfermline - Scotlands Industrial Souvenir 1905. Date: 1905

Advert, Lochside Coal & Fireclay Co, Townhill, Dunfermline
Advert for Lochside Coal & Fireclay Co, Townhill, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert, H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Dunfermline
Advert for H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Campbell Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Carrongrove Paper Co Ltd, Denny, Scotland
Advert for The Carrongrove Paper Company Ltd, Denny, Scotland. 1905

Music cover, Down at the Old Bull & Bush, words by Russell Hunting, Percy Krone and Andrew B Sterling, music by Harry Von Tilzer, sung with enormous success by Miss Florrie Forde. Date: 1905

Advert, Victoria Cycle Company, Dennistoun, Glasgow
Advert for the Victoria Cycle Company Limited, Dennistoun, Glasgow, Scotland, manufacturer of motorcycles and bicycles. 1905

Adverts, five Scottish businesses
Adverts for R E Walker, Reid & Co Limited, Albany Works, Dunfermline, Inglis & Co, textile manufacturers, Dunfermline, Andrew Reid & Co, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Hay and Robertson

Advert, Moncrieffs Inks, Perth, Scotland
Advert for Moncrieffs Inks, Perth, Scotland. 1905

Paisley, Scotlands Industrial Souvenir. 1905

Paddling at Heyst
A group of children in striped bathing costumes paddle happily in the surf at Heyst sur Mer, Belgium. Date: circa 1905

The Appian Way (Via Appia) at Perugia, Italy - view looking down toward the Aqueduct. Date: 1905

Borenshult Locks, Gota Canal, Motala, Sweden
Borenshult Locks (there are five in total), on the Gota Canal, Motala, Ostergotland, Sweden. Date: circa 1905

Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Twist Street Bridge, Hillbrow, a suburb of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Methodist Church and Cross Street, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

A London skyscape: the sky in Soho, 1905
The maze of telephone wires over Soho, at the Gerrard Street telephone exchange. The steeple of St Anne s, Soho, can be seen in the distance, on the otherside of Shaftesbury Avenue. Date: 1905

Scarborough / Pier 1895
Scarborough, Yorkshire: the pier, which was washed away in a storm in 1905 and has never been rebuilt Date: 1895

Picking orange flowers for making perfume
People picking orange flowers for the manufacture of perfume on the Cote d Azur, France. Date: circa 1905

Lady with a portative organ
Lady in 18th century costume playing a portative organ or organetto. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Hansom cabs outside Victoria Station, London. Date: circa 1905

Harley Street and Queen Anne Street, London
Corner of Harley Street and Queen Anne Street, London. circa 1905

Deptford Police Station, south east London, with a group of policemen standing outside. Date: circa 1905

Gulf of Stora near Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria
Gulf of Stora on the Mediterranean, near Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria. Date: circa 1905

Roman Catholic church, Farm Street, Mayfair, London, with an inset of Father Bernard Vaughan (1847-1922). Date: circa 1905

Two girls playing on the beach in America Date: circa 1905

Electric Car Crossing ship canal from Runcorn to Widnes
The Runcorn-Widnes Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Opened on 29th May 1905. Date: circa 1905

Princess Louise Home, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
The Princess Louise Home at Kingston Hill was run by the National Society for the Protection of Young Girls. Date: circa 1905

A group of children playing with rope on the beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Date: circa 1905

Railway Station, Kenley, Surrey
Railway Station, Kenley, near Purley, Surrey, England. South Eastern Railway Date: 1905

State Insane Asylum, Austin, Texas, USA
View of the State Insane Asylum (now the Austin State Hospital), Austin, Texas, USA. It is the oldest psychiatric hospital in Texas. Date: circa 1905

Treadwell Mines, Douglas Island, Alaska, USA
Treadwell Mines, Douglas Island, east of Juneau, Alaska, USA. Date: circa 1905

Boys from St Benets Home, Caversham, Reading
Boys from the St Benets Home at 11 Kidmore End Road, Emmer Green, Caversham, near Reading, Berkshire. The home was opened in 1905 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s

Children paddling and looking out to sea
Mermaids. A back view of five children paddling at the seaside; they wear red stripey bathing drawers. Date: C.1905

NYC: UNIVERSITY CLUB, 1905. The University Club on West 54th Street in New York City, built in 1899. Photograph, 1905

BOWLING TOURNAMENT, 1905. The International Bowling Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in February, 1905, sponsored by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company. Lithograph, 1905

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"Capturing the Essence of 1905: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the bustling streets of New York City in 1905, where the iconic Flatiron Building stood tall and proud. Edward Steichen's photograph immortalizes this architectural marvel, transporting us to an era filled with promise and innovation. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Aberdovey, beachgoers enjoyed sun-kissed days by the sea in 1905. The carefree atmosphere is palpable as families frolic on sandy shores, creating timeless memories amidst nature's beauty. In Russia, Felix Dzerzhinsky emerged as a prominent figure during this period. His influence would shape history as he laid the foundation for what would become one of the most powerful secret police organizations in modern times. Across artistic realms, English composer Edward Elgar composed his enchanting musical score for "Salut D'Amour. " This masterpiece continues to captivate audiences today with its emotive melodies that transcend time. For those seeking a taste of luxury and indulgence, Old Orkney Whiskey offered a refined experience like no other. Its smooth flavors transported connoisseurs back to an age when craftsmanship was revered above all else. As global boundaries shifted, a map printed in 1905 showcased America's interest in far-flung lands such as the Philippines. This artifact serves as a reminder of how exploration and colonization shaped our world during this transformative era. Closer to home, Barry Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd advertised their wares from Kirkcaldy—a testament to Scotland's rich industrial heritage that thrived during this period of progress and growth. Louis Wain's whimsical illustration featuring cats joyfully riding in a dog cart brings levity and charm into our narrative—an endearing snapshot capturing society's fascination with animals even then.