Newspaper illustrations of San Francisco, CA, 1849 Jun 01 and 1854 Dec
Photo of newspaper page with two illustrations and text under each image. Article is titled "San Francisco Past and Present." Images show the effects of the Gold Rush. Both views are from Rincon Point. SAN FRAN... More
The journal-Library-of-Congress
Black and white illustration of Ada Lee Bascom from The Journal newspaper (New York, N.Y.), taken from page 12 of the May 8, 1896 issue
1903 article on slavery in Morocco
this 1903 newspaper article states that slavery was commonplace in Morocco, and that the slaves were happier than the free citizens. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 8, Tuesday, December 29, 1903, page 2. The t... More
"High hand" cartoon
this cartoon is a literalist depiction of the phrase "high-handed".
"Ex-King of the Herero"
this person was described as "Mattafa, the ex-King of the Herero". This may have been intended to be Samuel Maharero -- although, at the time the image was published, Maharero was still King.
Ladies' suit (Thompson ad)
in 1904, this picture of a ladies' suit appeared in an ad for Thompson Merc. Co. of Tacoma, WA.
"Happy" Hogan Goes After Thomas' Wild Pitch
in 1904, the Tacoma Times used cartoons to illustrate articles about local baseball games. This cartoon depicts an incident in a game between the Tacoma Tigers and the Seattle Siwashes.
"POLLY" WILL BE A STAR WITNESS IN DIVORCE SUIT
In 1904, The Tacoma Times published an article about a pending divorce in San Francisco: Mrs. George Lynch alleged that her mother-in-law had trained the family parrot to repeat abusive statements. Upper left:... More
1904 advertisement comparing refrigerators to iceboxes
In 1904, advertisements for refrigerators had to convince customers that refrigerators were preferable to the use of iceboxes. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 197, Friday, August 5, 1904, page 2.
"The Optimist", by Edmund Vance Cooke
a bearded man holds his pipe in one hand and the newspaper in another, indicating that he has been reading depressing news stories. To his left is the text of The Optimist, a poem by Edmund Vance Cooke. The O... More
Texas Tommy dancers in Action - 1912
Drawing of Texas Tommy dancers in The Salt Lake Tribune, Feb 25th, 1912.
Six of the "Texas Tommyers" at Orpheum Next Week - 1912
Illustration of an article about the Texas Tommy dance from The Salt Lake Tribune in 1912. The image caption in the newspaper reads: Six of the "Texas Tommyers" at Orpheum Next Week.
The Latest Dances and How to Dance Them- The Texas - 1912
Article from the April 29th, 1912 edition of the Buffalo Enquirer (p. 5) showing various photographs of dancers of a dance referred to as "The Texas", possibly the Texas Tommy.
Society Dances to Succeed the Texas Tommy and Dallas Dip - Goldberg 19...
Cartoon published in The San Francisco Call on the 25th of August 1912, showing dancers performing exaggerated dance moves supposed to succeed to the latest dance crazes that had been the Texas Tommy and the Dallas Dip.
Danced their way out of european war zone - Texas Tommy - 1914
Photographs of two dancers of Texas Tommy published in The Sun (New York) in 1914.
"Clear the Track!" by Satterfield on January 12, 1918
Cartoon, "Clear the Track!" The cartoon was published during the establishment of the United States Railroad Administration (USRA), led by William G. McAdoo. The USRA nationalized the railroad system in the Un... More
Dwig's School Days cartoon - "The Private Secretary"
a child positions himself as the 'private secretary' for Mr Poucher. He claims Mr Poucher is "in confrince" ("conference"), but Mr Poucher's speech bubbles indicate that he is playing cards.
Pope Benedict XV
The Alexandria Gazette published this photograph of Pope Benedict XV the day after he died.
WITH THE WISHING FAIRY (masthead)
in 1922, this image of three fairies and a toadstool appeared at the top of a story in the Alexandria Gazette called "The Four Brownies Witness A Hermit Crab Fight". Presumably it was intended for children.
Hermit crab (1922 illustration)
in 1922, this image of a hermit crab was published in the Alexandria Gazette.
Bag of Purina Chicken Chowder
a Purina product from 1922, intended to be fed to chickens
Bag of Purina Hen Chow (1922)
a Purina product from 1922, intended to be fed to hens
"Can You See Your Ribs?" (SSS patent medicine advertisement)
This 1922 advertisement for the patent medicine "S.S.S." (intended to make users fat) asks if non-users can "see (their own) ribs", implying that anyone who does not use S.S.S. will be malnourished. To illustr... More
Vicki Garvin newspaper portrait
Vicki Garvin's portrait in an article she wrote for the newspaper Freedom, published November 1950
Cormac McCarthy (1980 portrait, Lexington Leader)
Photo portrait of American author Cormac McCarthy published in The Lexington Leader alongside an article about the author's interest in adapting William Faulkner's novel As I Lay Dying into a feature film. By ... More
A Broadcloth Suit (1903)
"This handsome suit is of wine-colored broadcloth. The full habit back skirt is seamed at the center front, with a wide flare below the knee. The skirts of the three-fourths length skirt are attached, ending u... More
1903 shoe, made by Hanan & Son
"Hanan's Enamel Vici Kid and Colt Shoes" - "all patent leather, no tip, full dress shoes", on sale for $5 at McDonald Shoe Company, Tacoma, WA, in 1903. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 9, Wednesday, December 3... More
"Conference of Steel Men" (LWS cartoon)
this cartoon is based on a pun between "steel" and "steal" - that is, rather than being industrialists, these men are thieves.
1904 sewing machine
in 1904, this sewing machine was on sale at HW Myers Hardware, in Tacoma, WA
1904 map of the coast of Washington
A 1904 map illustrating defenses at the entrance of Puget Sound in the US state of Washington. Some of the labels are a little obscure (confirmed in the associated newspaper article): Straits of Juan de Fuca ... More
General Machkatine
Русский: Махотин, Николай Антонович (1830—1903) — русский генерал от инфантерии, участник Крымской войны, военный педагог и администратор. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 87, Wednesday, March 30, 1904, page 2. ... More
1904 bathroom fixtures (advertisement)
in 1904, this picture was used in an advertisement for HW Myers Hardware and Furniture, of Tacoma, WA
1904 advertisement for a breadmaker
in 1904, this advertisement for the "Universal Bread Mixer and Raiser" (a bread machine) was published in the Tacoma Times.
"AND SEND IT STRAIGHT, TOO"
in 1902, the Frank Leslie Publishing House published "The Governor Pro Tem", a story by James Edmund Dunning (who may have also been a banker born 1873, unless that was a different James Edmund Dunning). In th... More
"The Bride" (Goodnow illustration)
It's a woman in a 1904 wedding gown, as published in the Tacoma Times to illustrate a poem called "the Bride", by "Cynthia Grey" (apparently a pseudonym of Gertrude Price, later Gertrude Price Wilmot).
"The Bride" (illustrated poem, 1904)
It's a woman in a 1904 wedding gown (as published in the Tacoma Times), illustrating a poem called "the Bride", by "Cynthia Grey" (apparently a pseudonym of Gertrude Price, later Gertrude Price Wilmot).
$67.50 to St. Louis and Return (1904 ad)
in 1904, this ad appeared in The Tacoma Times. It included a short bit of verse by Wallace Irwin.
Charles Garland with his dog and wife
In 1921, James Garland of Boston died, and left his son Charles over a million dollars. Charles refused to accept it, because to do so would be unChristlike; instead, he lived on an impoverished farmstead in V... More
Captain Albert Randall and family
In October 1921, Captain Albert Randall of the United States Liner Hudson was charged with having "passed a party of fishermen adrift in an open dory without making any effort to pick them up". He was acquitte... More
Charles and Zita, in a Madeira garden
Charles I of Austria and his wife Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma, living in exile in Madeira.
Bottle of Tanlac patent medicine
"Tanlac" was just another patent medicine. (http://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/tanlac)
Barnacles (1922 illustration)
a 1922 illustration of a barnacle
Daddy Longlegs (1922 illustration)
illustration of a Daddy longlegs.
1904 bathroom fixtures
in 1904, HW Myers Hardware of Tacoma was advertising these as "up-to-date bathroom fixtures".
1904 man with umbrella and raincoat
this image of a man with an umbrella and raincoat appeared in an advertisement in The Tacoma Times (1904).
1904 editorial cartoon about car speed tests in Florida
in this 1904 editorial cartoon, Father Time has been run over by a speeding car going at the previously-unimaginable speed of 80 miles per hour.
Street Suit (fashion vignette 1904)
"IThis neat walking suit is of rough green cheviot, lined with the pliable taffeta. The circular skirt is made with a double box plait at the back. The coat is demi-fitting in the back. The shoulder capes are ... More
A corridor in the Palace of Education
a corridor in a building at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
1904 Couches
In 1904, these couches could be purchased at HW Myers Hardware in Tacoma, WA.
1904 camera advertisement
in 1904, this model of camera was on sale for $20 at Gailey Supply Company (a Kodak affiliate) in Tacoma, WA.
1904 Cartoon about racism in Chinese restaurants
In 1904 Chicago, two black men - "Dr. Cooper and Daniel Robinson" - were refused service in a Chinese restaurant (run by "Moy You, Moy You Kay, Moy Quong, and Moy Sam"). The "quartet of chop suey artists from ... More
A corner of the Varied Industries Palace
the Varied Industries Palace at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
1904 man walking out of frame
this 1904 clothing ad for Alfred Benjamin & Co. portrays a man walking towards the viewer and out of the frame of the picture.
1904 diagram of a dog louse
close-up drawing of a "dog louse" - a species of louse that feeds specifically on dogs. To the right is a detailed image of the louse's foot.
1904 clothing advertisement (with caption)
In 1904, this clothing advertisement appeared in The Tacoma Times. It has descriptive language which is interestingly obsolete.
A Cotton Voile (fashion vignette)
another fashion vignette from the Tacoma Times. Text: One of Mary Malin Brown's prettiest gowns is a gray cotton voile, which she made herself. She bought a good pattern and the result is all that could be des... More
1904 plans for a couch bed
in 1904, the Tacoma Times had a regular feature wherein they published plans for making various items of furniture. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on this page. S... More
1904 editorial on arteriosclerosis
this 1904 editorial on arteriosclerosis, as published in The Tacoma Times, blames the ailment on excessive physical exercise. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS Athletes are in danger. So says the American Medical association,... More
67.50 to St.Louis and Return
1904 railway ad for a round trip from Tacoma, Washington to St. Louis, Missouri (site of the 1904 World's Fair). Ad features a poem by Wallace Irwin and, for some reason, an image of a man wearing traditional ... More
Grace Naughton
in 1922, Grace Naughton of San Francisco had many freckles on her shoulders. A local beautician claimed to be able to remove them for a fee, but was not; Naughton sued her in small claims court, and won.
It is ALL COAL (advertisement)
1922 advertisement saying that Fannon's Coal is popular because it is all coal (presumably it is has less impurities).
Dwig's School Days cartoon - "The Artist's Model"
A mother uses her son as an imprompu tailor's dummy; meanwhile, the neighbor's daughter comes over to borrow a cup of butter, embarrassing the boy severely.
Emblem of the Alexandria Gazette
it's just a newspaper emblem from 1922
1904 advertisement for heater
in 1904, this heater was of an old model and was thus being sold at cost by HW Myers Hardware of Tacoma, WA.
A Bed Of Coals (cartoon)
this cartoon, which depicts a metaphorical "bed of coals" as an actual bed, was used in a 1904 advertisement for "Tacoma Trading Company".
A Lace Dinner Gown
"This exquisite dinner gown is of cream lace over pale blue taffeta. The high girdle is of blue lightweight velvet. There are five circular flounces on the skirt, graduated to the deep girdle."
A Best Robe (fashion vignette)
"This graceful Japanese wrapper is prettily made of figured rose pink challie. The sleeves and fronts are ornamented with bands of white, with pink and green embroidery."
Removable Coat Skirt (fashion vignette)
"This street suit is made with a skirted coat which skirt, when the short coats appear, may be removed and laid away. The high collar, the double-breasted front, cuffs and foot of skirt are outline with a fanc... More
A Green Street Suit (fashion vignette)
"The well-dressed woman is making much of the whole dress this spring. The extra waist will be seen, of course, but smartness requires a waist to match the skirt. This attractive dress is of green mohair with ... More
A Christening Gift (1904)
"A pretty and amusing little christening gift for baby is a hoop to which are hung numerous stuffed animals. Tiny bells can be attached here and there if the mother of the child does not like the confusion. Bu... More
A Broadcloth Street Suit (1904)
"Here is shown a smart street suit in white broadcloth, with cut-off panels and sleeves of pale green broadcloth. The stitchery may be in white or green. The hat is of crimson straw with green dots."
A Charming Reception Gown
"Here is shown an attractive reception gown of pale green crepe de chine. The yoke of the bodice and the upper half of the skirt panel are of all-over lace. A fall of lace in bertha effect gives the broad-shou... More
A baseball (1904)
In April 1904, McCormack Brothers clothiers of Tacoma, WA were giving away baseball paraphernalia -- including this baseball -- with every purchase of a boy's suit.
A battle at Port Arthur (artist's conception)
a Japanese artist created this image of Japanese sailors attacking Russian ships during the Battle of Port Arthur.
A ball gown (1904 fashion vignette)
another fashion vignette from the Tacoma Times. This is a ball gown. Text: At the ball given at the Togtown club in honor of Miss Van Ormy there were so many pretty dresses that it would take a month to descri... More
87 in the Shade (Bushnell cartoon)
Cartoon by E. A. Bushnell about people being uncomfortably warm in July.
A Child's Waist and Petticoat (fashion vignette)
Rear view of a girl wearing a waist} and petticoat, combined with some instructions on how to make them. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on this page. See also {{T... More
A Charming Tea Gown
Fashion vignette - how to make a Charming Tea gown. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on this page. See also {{Transcription}}. The OCR tool may be of use in transcr... More
Society Dances to Succeed the Texas Tommy and Dallas Dip - Goldberg 19...
Cartoon published in The San Francisco Call on the 25th of August 1912, showing dancers performing exaggerated dance moves supposed to succeed to the latest dance crazes that had been the Texas Tommy and the Dallas Dip.
James B. McCravy
James B. McCravy was a singing and violin-playing evangelist who performed with his brother Frank. In 1922, he was scheduled to perform in Alexandria, Virginia.
Human head and ribcage (illustration)
This image of a disembodied human head and a fleshless ribcage appeared in a 1922 advertisement for the patent medicine "S.S.S." (intended to make users fat). The advertisement asks if non-users can "see (thei... More
A Girlish Coiffure 1903
a female coiffure (rear view) in 1903
A girl's party dress(1903)
"This pretty party dress is made of white point d'esprit over pale pink silk and is trimmed with narrow pink ribbon ruches with little knots and bows outlining the medallions of lace."
A clothes wringer (1903 model)
In 1903, the Henry Mohr Hardware Company of Tacoma, Washington was selling clothes wringers of this model for $1.50.
Street Suit (fashion vignette, 1904)
"This neat shirt waist suit for early spring is of green etamine. The flat pleats of both skirt and bodice are trimmed with embroidered bands of a paler green broadcloth."
A don cossack and his horse, 1904
a Don Cossack , 1904
A fashionable gown (fashion vignette)
"A church wedding gown or a reception gown is here shown. The material is canary colored crepe de chine. The folded girdle of canary satin ribbon is set under a bolero effect of delicately yellow cluny lace. T... More
A Little Girl's Dress (1904 fashion vignette)
another "Togtown"-themed fashion vignette; this one is about a little girl named Lucy, who is both a boisterous and playful child outdoors and a prim and proper child indoors. Her clothes are described, and he... More
5 Methodist bishops
In 1904, scheduled attendees at the Methodist General Conference included Bishop E.G. Andrews (top left), Bishop C. C. McCabe (top right), Bishop J. M. Thoburn (middle left), Bishop J. C. Hartzell (middle righ... More
A Neat Linen Suit (fashion vignette 1904)
another fashion vignette from 1904, with a lengthy caption describing the clothes worn by the characters. Text: Miss Van Orm went to the depot to meet her mother. She wore a champagne colored linen suit, with ... More
A DOLLAR OR TWO SAVED (illustration)
these images of American dollar coins appeared in a 1904 advertisement for Dickson Brothers clothiers of Tacoma, WA
A Council of War (1904 sketch)
"This picture shows a general officer [of the Imperial Japanese Army] and his staff, sheltered under a little straw tent, mapping out a movement by the side of a camp fire. The photograph from which the sketch... More
A COUPLE OF RUSSIAN OFFICERS AND A WAR CORRESPONDENT AT NEWCHWANG
basically what the filename says. The man on the left may be William Byron Colver, as he was the war correspondent who wrote the article which this photograph accompanied.
A hat (1904-07-11)
In 1904, this image of a hat appeared in The Tacoma Times, in an advertisement for Dege & Milner Clothiers.
67.50 to St. Louis and Return (2)
1904 railway ad for a round trip from Tacoma, Washington to St. Louis, Missouri (site of the 1904 World's Fair). Ad features a poem by Wallace Irwin and an image of a man wearing Sikh(?) clothing
1910 political cartoon mocking Theodore Roosevelt's fondness for hunti...
Theodore Roosevelt says he will stop going on safari to hunt animals; however, his son Kermit then reports a chipmunk behind their home, and Roosevelt immediately sets out to hunt and kill the chipmunk. From T... More
1917 Wampum cartoon
This 1917 cartoon depicts a Native American (identifiable by his feathered headband) attempting to use wampum to make a purchase from a 1917-era merchant, who laughs at the idea.
Lisel Schnuedeck
In 1922, Lisel Schnuedeck was voted the "prettiest of all beauties in Czecho-Slovakia".
Santa Claus and reindeer (1922)
image of Santa Claus and a reindeer, from 1922
A FEW POINTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW GOVERNING MODERN WARFARE (1904)
in 1904, the Tacoma Times published this feature explaining the law of war. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on this page. See also {{Transcription}}. The OCR tool ... More