1914 Collection (#4)

German artillery using man power to get their guns into position during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502691 German artillery using man power to get their guns into position during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info)

The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502822 The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, 1861-1928, British senior officer during World War I
3502820 Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, 1861-1928, British senior officer during World War I, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502819 A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: A Call to Arms during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c)

Map showing the naval bases of the North Sea during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919
3502817 Map showing the naval bases of the North Sea during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919; (add.info)

Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War
3502813 Section of a fort during World War One, with its extemporised accessories, from The History of the Great War, pub.c.1919; (add.info.: Section of a fort during World War One)

Women taking over men's work during World War One, A chimney sweep, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502772 Women taking over men's work during World War One, A chimney sweep, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women taking over men's work during World War One)

The German army, the Grey Invaders, resting in a sunken road during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502698 The German army, the Grey Invaders, resting in a sunken road during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: The German army, the Grey Invaders)

A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at
3502695 A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at Termonde, Belgium during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

La Revanche- The French advance to Altkirch, Alsace, France during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502824 La Revanche- The French advance to Altkirch, Alsace, France during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Survivors from the German Destroyer V184 rescued by the British Submarine E4, Noth Sea, WWI (litho)
3252929 Survivors from the German Destroyer V184 rescued by the British Submarine E4, Noth Sea, WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian cavalry force the Austrians to flee at the Battle of Lemberg, Galicia in 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252898 Russian cavalry force the Austrians to flee at the Battle of Lemberg, Galicia in 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

World War I propaganda poster: Rally round the flag, Every fit man wanted, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
3252802 World War I propaganda poster: Rally round the flag, Every fit man wanted, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally round the flag)

London buses used to carry Scottish troops to the front line in France, 1914
3058443 London buses used to carry Scottish troops to the front line in France, 1914. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary Morgan

The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards during World War
2638517 The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards during World War One. From The History of the Great War, published c

Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252873 Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons)

Map showing the steady progress of the allies advance in 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252863 Map showing the steady progress of the allies advance in 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map showing the steady progress of the allies advance in 1914 during WWI)

Field Dressing Station during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields
2915227 Field Dressing Station during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Family, Austria
946978 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Family, Austria by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Prince Oscar of Prussia, Ina Marie of Bassewitz, NPG
945765 Prince Oscar of Prussia, Ina Marie of Bassewitz, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Kaiser Wilhelm 2 in full fit, heavy, helmet
945666 Kaiser Wilhelm 2 in full fit, heavy, helmet by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia with children, 1914
947672 Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia with children, 1914 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG 5003
947139 Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG 5003 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Prussia's elevation, Blucher's crossing, Liersch 4145
946523 Prussia's elevation, Blucher's crossing, Liersch 4145 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

World War I 1914 1918-German Uhlans Cavalry advance in a Belgian city destroyed by war between poverty and neglect
5314231 World War I 1914 1918-German Uhlans Cavalry advance in a Belgian city destroyed by war between poverty and neglect; (add.info)

Cevasco flies from Milan to Venice with three passengers: Commendatore Mercanti. doctor Pirelli and pilot Desbrueres
5313842 Cevasco flies from Milan to Venice with three passengers: Commendatore Mercanti. doctor Pirelli and pilot Desbrueres. 1914 (photo); (add.info.: Pioneers of Italian aviation); SeM Studio/UIG

Private George Wilson captures a German Maxim gun single handedly during WWI (litho)
3252930 Private George Wilson captures a German Maxim gun single handedly during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Honourable Artillery Company at gun practice in Richmond Park. From the magazine Twenty Years After The
2915222 The Honourable Artillery Company at gun practice in Richmond Park. From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then

In the British trenches near the Aisne, 1914
2915214 In the British trenches near the Aisne, 1914.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig and his victorious commanders arriving at Dover on a vessel painted with jazz
3502801 Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig and his victorious commanders arriving at Dover on a vessel painted with jazz camouflage at the end of World War One

With paper at 9d, per pound, housewives stored old newspapers for re-sale to fishmongers etc during World War One
3502781 With paper at 9d, per pound, housewives stored old newspapers for re-sale to fishmongers etc during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: With paper at 9d)

A scene at Liverpool Street Station during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502774 A scene at Liverpool Street Station during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: A scene at Liverpool Street Station during World War One)

German soldiers wearing spiked helmets and carrying ammunition cartridges around their necks walking along a trench
3502750 German soldiers wearing spiked helmets and carrying ammunition cartridges around their necks walking along a trench during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Business and professional men, members of the Optimist Corps seen here in 1914, from The Pageant of the Century
3502703 Business and professional men, members of the Optimist Corps seen here in 1914, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Business and professional men)

The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho)
3252884 The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium)

Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho)
3252876 Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914 during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furious charge of British cavalry at The Battle of Mons)

The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai
3252874 The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai, during WWI in 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The charge of the 9th Lancers)

British machine guns mow down a German column during a skirmish at Landrecries, France, 25 August 1914 (litho)
3252872 British machine guns mow down a German column during a skirmish at Landrecries, France, 25 August 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poilu and Tommy after the painttng by Sir William Orpen
2915218 Poilu and Tommy after the painttng by Sir William Orpen. by Orpen, William (1878-1931) (after); Photo © Hilary Morgan

The Opportunists. Warrant Officers and N.C.O.'s playing cards in a shell hole in 1917
2915216 The Opportunists. Warrant Officers and N.C.O.'s playing cards in a shell hole in 1917.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Photo of French sailor, standing portrait
952800 Photo of French sailor, standing portrait by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Princess Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, Liersch 3494
948001 Princess Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, Liersch 3494 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Hereditary Prince Johann Leopold, Princess Sibylla, Coburg
947718 Hereditary Prince Johann Leopold, Princess Sibylla, Coburg by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Alexandra Viktoria Princess of Prussia, NPG 4792
947136 Alexandra Viktoria Princess of Prussia, NPG 4792 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Princess August Wilhelm with son, NPG 5003
947128 Princess August Wilhelm with son, NPG 5003 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Empress Auguste Viktoria in crown and fur
945667 Empress Auguste Viktoria in crown and fur by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Photo Kaiser Wilhelm with his 6 sons
945841 Photo Kaiser Wilhelm with his 6 sons by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Artist Unser Kronprinz, Wilhelm von Prussia, RPH
945771 Artist Unser Kronprinz, Wilhelm von Prussia, RPH by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

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"1914: A Glimpse into a Transformative Year" In the midst of a world on the brink of change, 1914 brought forth an array of captivating moments that would shape history. Russian poet Anna Akhmatova's portrait, painted by N. I. Altman, captures her enigmatic spirit and profound words that would resonate for generations to come. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, J. C. Leyendecker's Arrow shirt collar ad epitomizes the elegance and sophistication sought after in American fashion during this era. It serves as a reminder of how style can transcend time and leave an indelible mark on society. The fight for women's suffrage reached new heights with Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace while presenting a petition to King George V. Her unwavering determination symbolized the relentless struggle for equality that echoed throughout England and beyond. Within the gates of Grey Gardens estate, a bench stands silently witness to countless stories unfolding against its backdrop. This serene image from c. 1914 invites us to ponder upon lives lived within those walls – tales both extraordinary and ordinary. Amidst these cultural milestones, war loomed large as His Majesty’s Coldstream Guards recruited soldiers through powerful posters urging young men to join their ranks in defense of their nation during World War I. Alfred Stieglitz captured New York City in all its grandeur with his photograph "Two Towers. " The image encapsulates the city's soaring ambition and relentless energy at this pivotal moment in history. Even mundane aspects like signage design were not overlooked; Paddington Station showcased its attention to detail with an elegant gentlemen’s lavatory sign - reminding us that even practicality can be elevated into artistry. Entertainment took center stage with "The Perils of Pauline, " a thrilling serial film poster from 1914 which captivated audiences week after week with daring adventures and heart-stopping cliffhangers. Wassily Kandinsky's "Painting no.