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1914 Collection (#7)

"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

Background image1914 Collection: German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915

German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers marching and singing in the street during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Kaiserin visiting a train of the wounded at Breslau, between 1914 and c1915

Kaiserin visiting a train of the wounded at Breslau, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiserin visiting a train of the wounded at Breslau, between 1914 and c1915. Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921), the last German Empress and Queen of Prussia (wife of Wilhelm II)

Background image1914 Collection: Belgian Refugees, at Bergen-op-zoom, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Belgian Refugees, at Bergen-op-zoom, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian Refugees, at Bergen-op-zoom, between c1914 and c1915. Belgian refugees and the Bergen Op Zoom refugee camp in the Netherlands during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Sleeping room in Kaiserin's Hospital Train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Sleeping room in Kaiserin's Hospital Train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sleeping room in Kaiserin's Hospital Train, between c1914 and c1915. A room on the hospital train of the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany) during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Feu, s'il vous plait, British & French at E´taples, between 1914 and c1915

Feu, s'il vous plait, British & French at E´taples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Feu, s'il vous plait, British & French at E´taples, between 1914 and c1915. British and French soldier lighting a cigarette at E´taples, France during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Austrian siege gun in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Austrian siege gun in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austrian siege gun in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between c1914 and c1915. The barrel segment of a Skoda 305 mm Model 1911 howitzer gun

Background image1914 Collection: Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. The kitchen on the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: German Submarines in harbor, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

German Submarines in harbor, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Submarines in harbor, between c1914 and c1915. German submarines in a harbor. Front row (left to right): U-22, U-20 (sank the Lusitania), U-19 and U-21

Background image1914 Collection: Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Staff of the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Two British soldiers called "Tommys, " helping some local residents at a water pump, E´taples, France, during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Submarine 'U-10' at full speed, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Submarine "U-10" at full speed, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Submarine "U-10" at full speed, between c1914 and c1915. The German U-10 submarine which served in World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Departure of 'Landsturm', between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Departure of "Landsturm", between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure of "Landsturm", between c1914 and c1915. Women and a band standing outside railroad cars filled with German soldiers

Background image1914 Collection: British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. British troops at E´taples, France with women selling food, during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Submarine 'U-7' at full speed, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Submarine "U-7" at full speed, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Submarine "U-7" at full speed, between c1914 and c1915. The German U-7 submarine which served in World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Old French soldiers guarding chateau, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Old French soldiers guarding chateau, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Old French soldiers guarding chateau, between 1914 and c1915. Two French soldiers guarding a chateau during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Germans in Russian church at Suwalki, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Germans in Russian church at Suwalki, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Russian church at Suwalki, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers in a church at Suwalki, Poland during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Germans watching for aeroplanes, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Germans watching for aeroplanes, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans watching for aeroplanes, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers with a anti-aircraft machine gun, looking for airplanes during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Submarine 'U-14', 17 Nov 1914 (date created and published later). Creator: Bain News Service

Submarine "U-14", 17 Nov 1914 (date created and published later). Creator: Bain News Service
Submarine "U-14", 17 Nov 1914 (date created and published later). The German U-14 submarine which served in World War I

Background image1914 Collection: On U.S.S. Jason, 14 Nov 1914 (date created and published later). Creator: Bain News Service

On U.S.S. Jason, 14 Nov 1914 (date created and published later). Creator: Bain News Service
On U.S.S. Jason, 14 Nov 1914 (date created and published later). People on the U.S.S. Jason which sailed from New York on November 14

Background image1914 Collection: Austrian artillery in the Bukowina, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Austrian artillery in the Bukowina, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austrian artillery in the Bukowina, between c1914 and c1915. Austrian artillery soldiers in Bukowina (Bukovina) during World War I

Background image1914 Collection: Departure of U.S.S. Jason, 14 Nov 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Departure of U.S.S. Jason, 14 Nov 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure of U.S.S. Jason: Mrs. Chas. Saltzman, Mrs. Lawton, Major Lawton, C.O. Laughlin, Mrs. L. Wood, Mrs. W. Draper, G. McAneny, G.R. Adamson, Lt. Com. C.E. Courtney, 14 Nov 1914

Background image1914 Collection: Departure of U.S.S. Jason: between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Departure of U.S.S. Jason: between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure of U.S.S. Jason: Mrs. Chas. Saltzman, Mrs. Lawton, Major Lawton, C.O. Laughlin, Mrs. L. Wood, Mrs. W. Draper, G. McAneny, G.R. Adamson, Lt. Com. C.E. Courtney, between c1914 and c1915

Background image1914 Collection: Briner sisters (from right to left) Nina, Maria, sitting on the ground Ekaterina Kornakova, 1914

Briner sisters (from right to left) Nina, Maria, sitting on the ground Ekaterina Kornakova, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Briner sisters (from right to left) Nina, Maria, sitting on the ground Ekaterina Kornakova, 1914. From a collection of 82 photos from the archive of Yul Brynner (1920-85), the famous Hollywood actor

Background image1914 Collection: 4th grade students of the Irkutsk Mining School with a teacher, 1914. Creator: Unknown

4th grade students of the Irkutsk Mining School with a teacher, 1914. Creator: Unknown
4th grade students of the Irkutsk Mining School with a teacher, 1914. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background image1914 Collection: Yeniseisk, 1914. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov

Yeniseisk, 1914. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Yeniseisk, 1914

Background image1914 Collection: Yeniseisk; Fence of the Nativity Church, 1914. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov

Yeniseisk; Fence of the Nativity Church, 1914. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Yeniseisk; Fence of the Nativity Church, 1914

Background image1914 Collection: Procession of the cross during Easter week at the Znamenskaya glass factory, 1914. Creator: S. Ia

Procession of the cross during Easter week at the Znamenskaya glass factory, 1914. Creator: S. Ia. Mamontov
Procession of the cross during Easter week at the Znamenskaya glass factory, 1914. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late

Background image1914 Collection: Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. Creator: S. E. Gorshkov

Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. Creator: S. E. Gorshkov
Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk View from the embankment to the Cathedral, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk View from the embankment to the Cathedral, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk View from the embankment to the Cathedral, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Crossing the Angara River on a boat, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Crossing the Angara River on a boat, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Crossing the Angara River on a boat, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Ivanovskaya street, Vtorov passage, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Ivanovskaya street, Vtorov passage, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Ivanovskaya Street, Vtorov Passage, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk A pontoon across the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk A pontoon across the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk A pontoon across the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Teachers Seminary, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Teachers Seminary, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Teachers Seminary, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Judicial rulings, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Judicial rulings, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Judicial rulings, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Lutheran Church, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Lutheran Church, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Lutheran Church, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Nesterovskaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Nesterovskaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Nesterovskaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Nesterovskaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Nesterovskaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Nesterovskaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Ascension Monastery, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Ascension Monastery, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Ascension Monastery, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk, Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk, Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk, Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk Industrial school, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk Industrial school, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Industrial school, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Hotel Central, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Hotel Central, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Hotel Central, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk. Museum, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk. Museum, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Museum, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Background image1914 Collection: Irkutsk View of the city from the Big Bridge on the Ushakovka River, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown

Irkutsk View of the city from the Big Bridge on the Ushakovka River, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk View of the city from the Big Bridge on the Ushakovka River, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia




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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.