1911 Collection (#100)

New Year Greetings 1911 / 1912 Wishing Wealth in year ahead
New Year Greetings Postcard wishing the recipient wealth and success in the year ahead. Sent from the model in this shot - Bell Dixon. Date: 1911

Algeria - Nomadic goat herders crossing the Col de Sfa Date: 1911

US Sailors and Swedish Coastal Artillerymen - Stockholm
Two US battleships of the 2nd Division of the Atlantic Fleet, of USS Connecticut class. Namely USS Louisiana (BB-19), Kansas (BB-21) and/or the New Hampshire (BB-25)

Queen Victoria Memorial - The Mall, London
Queen Victoria Memorial - unveiled - The Mall, London, opposite Buckingham Palace. Designed by Thomas Brock, the Memorial was dedicated in May 1911 by George V and his first cousin

Queen Victoria Memorial - unveiled - The Mall, London. Designed by Thomas Brock, the Memorial was dedicated in May 1911 by George V and his first cousin, Wilhelm II of Germany. Date: 1911

The Delhi Coronation Durbar - King Emperor at Kings Gate
The Delhi Coronation Durbar on 12th December 1911 - The State entry of the King Emperor through the Kings Gate. Date: 1911

North Yorkshire, Filey Sands - Bleriot Light Type Monoplane (likely to have been) of Robert Blackburn, a pioneer of powered flight in the area. Date: circa 1910

William II 4th King of Wurttemberg Silver wedding card
William II (1848-1921) - the fourth King of Wurttemberg, reigning from 6th October 1891 until the abolition of the kingdom on 30th November 1918

The Loneliness of Penury - Pierrot upset having gone bust
The Loneliness of Penury - Pierrot upset and woeful having gone bust and been abandoned by society Date: 1911

Temporary points maintenance - Army - French strike of 1912
Strike on the Northern French Railways in 1912. Bridge at Briche, a control switch being operated by temporary railwaymen - the French Army! Date: 1912

Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria - 90 year celebration
Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (1821-1912) - card commemorating 90 years of his regency. The de facto ruler of Bavaria from 1886 to 1912, due to the incapacity of his nephews

Telephone Operator - Wakeman, Ohio, USA
Telephone Operator at Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, United States - a little village along the Vermilion River. Date: 1911

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil- Public Market
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - Public Market. Date: 1911

Britannia Anonymous Society Cigarette Factory at Aden, Yemen
The Britannia Anonymous Society Cigarette Factory at The Crescent, Aden, Yemen. The flags and bunting are the decorations set up to celebrate the coronation of King George V in June 1911. Date: 1911

Worlds Largest Single Bascule Lift Bridge - Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA Date: 1911

Turkey - Adana - Rural Scene with goat herders Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Serbian and Thai Pavilions Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition 1911 - The Avenue (Viale). Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition 1911 - The Alpine Village Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition 1911 - Industrial Arts Pavilion Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition 1911 - Monumental Bridge over River Po
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Monumental Bridge over the River Po Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Festival Hall Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The English Pavilion (seemingly still under construction...). Date: 1911

Turin Exposition 1911 - Russian Pavilion and Medieval Castle
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Russian Pavilion and The Medieval Castle on the riverbank of the River Po. Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Pavilion of Colonial Italians Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Brazilian Pavilion. Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Monumental Bridge Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - German Pavilion
turin, exposition, 1911, pavilions, exhibition, exhibits, buildings, torino, lake, italy, italian, Date: 1911

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Opening Ceremony. The guest of honour was King Victor Emmanuel III (Vittorio Emanuele III) and his wife Elena of Montenegro. Date: 1911

Mountain Railway Ride, Scottish National Exhibition, Glasgow
The Mountain Railway Ride - Scottish National Exhibition, Glasgow. (see: 10527588) Date: 1911

Jaffa, Israel - The Pilot guiding shipping through the rocks. Date: 1911

Coronation Durbar, Delhi - General View including King George Vs Pavilion - 12th December 1911. Date: 1911

Delhi Durbar - King George V and Queen Mary
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people

House of an Arabian Sheikh at Tripoli, Libya
The wonderfully-adorned house of an Arabian Sheikh at Tripoli, Libya - photograph taken during th Italo-Turkish War of 1911-12. Date: circa 1911

Royal Progress at Temple Bar, London. Date: 1911

Coronation Festival at Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Coronation Festival, June 1911 at Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Holmfirth has become well known as the location of the situation comedy Last of the Summer Wine. Date: 1911

Zanzibar Railway - Tanzania
Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, East Africa. The Bububu Railway which ran from Zanzibar Town to Bububu by steam train. This was the first steam locomotive in East Africa. Date: 1911

Warship Models, Scottish National Exhibition, Glasgow
Models of Old Warships on the Kelvin River, Glasgow, Scotland - display part of the Scottish National Exhibition held in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow in between May and November 1911. Date: 1911

Royal visit to Edinburgh (1 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. The arrival of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) at St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Royal visit to Edinburgh (3 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) pass beneath a Trumphal Arch in the West End of the city in an open carriage. Date: 1911

Royal visit to Edinburgh (2 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. The departure of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) from St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The Maharajah of Benares bows before The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) Date: 1911

Ss Bermudian arriving into Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda. Vessel of the Quebec Steamship Company built by Sir James Laing & Sons, Sunderland, England

Europe, Austria, Vienna, Anker clock at Hohr Markt by Franz von Matsch

Rear view of an armored Antoinette monoplane developed for the French military
ANTOINETTE MONOPLANE, 1911. Rear view of an armored Antoinette monoplane developed for the French military, one of the first planes in which the pilot sits within the plane, not above or below

Front view of a Bleriot military monoplane with triple wheels and a glass window. Photograph, 1911
BLERIOT MONOPLANE, 1911. Front view of a Bleriot military monoplane with triple wheels and a glass window. Photograph, 1911

View of Wright Brothers glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Photograph, 1911
WRIGHT BROTHERS GLIDER. View of Wright Brothers glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Photograph, 1911

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

In the year 1911, a time of great change and diverse events unfolded. The world witnessed the rise of capitalism, symbolized by the iconic Capitalist Pyramid that showcased wealth distribution. Meanwhile, American socialists rallied for equality with their powerful poster advocating for a fairer society. Amidst this backdrop, Sherlock Holmes delved into his detective work while occasionally slipping into moments of reverie, pondering life's mysteries. In an unexpected twist, a dachshund choir had a dress rehearsal, showcasing their adorable talents to captivated audiences. The majestic RMS Olympic sailed across oceans under the White Star Line flag, carrying passengers on unforgettable journeys. Simultaneously in Spain, Alcazar Tejedor left behind his artistic legacy as he bid farewell to the world in 1911. Leamington Spa flourished as a vibrant town during this era; its charm and beauty attracting visitors from far and wide. Cid Officers took on new roles as dockers - adapting to changing times and embracing different professions. A garden guide demonstrated expertise by delicately extracting weeds from meticulously maintained lawns - ensuring nature's splendor remained untarnished. A chromolithograph devotional card featuring The Virgin Mary brought solace and comfort to those seeking spiritual guidance. Winston Churchill made history at Sidney Street Siege in East London - displaying courage amidst chaos and leading with conviction. The suffrage movement gained momentum with Votes For Women posters spreading across America in 1911 - marking an important step towards gender equality. Meanwhile, Marie Curie continued her groundbreaking scientific research that would forever shape our understanding of radioactivity and earn her well-deserved recognition throughout history. As we reflect upon the year 1911 through these intriguing hints scattered across various realms of human endeavor – politics, artistry, exploration – we are reminded of how each moment shapes our collective narrative and propels us forward into an ever-evolving future.