1914 Collection (#80)

Ships radio, 1914
Ships radio. At left is part of the tuning apparatus. At right, is the detector and the radio transmission controls and coils

Eiffel Tower radio station, 1914
Eiffel Tower radio station. In the foreground are the transmitters, while on the wall are the receivers and other apparatus. At right is one of the radio operators

Edouard Branly, French physicist
Edouard Branly (1844-1940), French physicist and inventor, in his laboratory. Born Eugene Edouard Desire Branly, he is most famous for his inventions in telegraphy

Telegraph transmitter and receiver, 1914
Telegraph transmitter and receiver. This apparatus was designed by the French inventor Auguste Jean-Baptiste Tauleigne (1870-1926). At right is the relay where the message is tapped out

Time standardisation apparatus, 1913
Time standardisation apparatus. This apparatus, which operated in the Paris Observatory from 31 July 1913, was invented by the French engineer Edouard Belin (1876-1963)

Telescopic portable radio mast, 1914
Telescopic portable radio mast. The mast, held up by guy ropes anchored in the ground, supports the antenna used to transmit and receive signals

International timing signals, 1914
International time signals. Transmitted by radio, this system of timing signals allowed synchronisation of clocks around the world using a standard repetition of signals over a four-minute time

Radio receiver components, 1914
Radio receiver components. Radio technology was developed in the 1890s, with new detectors used as the technology progressed. At top is an electrolytic Jegou detector

Bicycle radio antenna, 1914
Bicycle radio antenna. The bike is being used to support an improvised radio antenna to enable reception of radio signals being listened to by the operator

Dahlia Pride of Berlin
Dahlia flower (Dahlia Pride of Berlin (1914)). This is an example of a honeycomb ball type dahlia as grown by florists in the 19th and early 20th centuries

FRED SNODGRASS (1887-1974). American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1914

FORT de la MALMAISON. Stereograph view of Fort de la Malmaison, Chemin des Dames, France, during World War I, c1914-1918

WORLD WAR I HEADLINE, 1914. Front page of The Times, London, England, 5 August 1914, with headline announcing Britains entry into World War I

WORLD WAR I: RUSSIANS 1914. Russian troops bivouacked in a field in the Austro-Hungarian province of Galicia, 1914

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN TROOP. Helmeted German soldiers lined up for review during World War I. From a stereograph view

WORLD WAR I: AIRSHIP. A German barrage balloon and ground crew during World War I

FILM STILL: CLASSROOM. From a scene in the silent film Shortys Sacrifice, 1914

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. For Victory, Buy More Bonds. American World War I Liberty Loan poster

JAZZ BAND, 1914. James Reese Europe and his Clef Club Band of New York City: photographed by R. E. Mercer, 1914
JAZZ BAND, 1914. James Reese Europe and his Clef Club Band of New York City: photographed by R.E. Mercer, 1914

RENOIR: JUDGMENT OF PARIS. Oil on canvas by Renoir, c1914

FRIESEKE: IN THE BOUDOIR. Oil on canvas by Frederick Carl Frieseke, 1914

WORLD WAR I: SOLDIERS. German reservists traveling to the Western Front, August 1914. The train bears the inscription A trip to Paris - see you again on the boulevard

NAVAJO MAN, c1914. Portrait of a Navajo man wrapped in a blanket. Photograph, c1914

NAVAJO MAN, c1914. A Navajo man identified as Harririo, holding a bow, arrow and quiver. Photograph by John Gaw Meem, c1914

LONDON: SUFFRAGETTES, 1914. Suffragettes arrested outside Buckingham Palace. Photographed May 1914

RACE CAR, 1914. French racing driver Georges Boillot behind the wheel of a Peugeot, receiving instructions from his teammate, Jules Goux (in white), prior to the 1914 Indianapolis 500 mile race

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. American, c1914

CIRCUS POSTER, 1914. American poster, 1914, for Barnum & Bailey Circus, featuring costumed dancers peforming in the show The Wizard Prince of Arabia

NAVAJO WOMAN & CHILD, c1914. A Navajo woman carrying a sleeping child on her back. Photograph, c1914

NAVAJO MAN, c1914. Jim, a Navajo man, holding a bow and arrows. Photograph, c1914

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Cursed Necklace. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Mad Monster. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

MABELs MARRIED LIFE, 1914. Silent film, produced by Mack Sennett (1884-1960)

BLACKFOOT MAN & BOY, c1914. A Blackfoot man and boy photographed inside a tepee with a peace pipe, c1914

LIFE MAGAZINE, 1914. Cover of the 17 March 1914 issue

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914. Lest We Forget. American cartoon, 1914, by William H. Walker, suggesting that America remember its debt to Marquis de Lafayette and France

NAVAJO WEAVERS, c1914. Three Navajo women weaving with a flock of sheep on a ledge above, and an infant in a cradleboard in the southwestern United States. Photograph, c1914

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. Valley of Doom. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

HAWAII: BEACH, c1914. Vacationers on Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, c1914. The Moana Hotel is in the background

CONEY ISLAND: SURF AVENUE. Surf Avenue and Luna Park amusement park at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1910-1915

BY THE BEAUTIFUL SEA, 1914. American sheet music cover, 1914

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Crucible of Courage. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

RACE CAR, 1914. Albert Guyot of France at the wheel of the Delage he drove in the 1914 Indianapolis 500 mile race

THE REAL THING IN COWBOYS. Lithograph poster for the Western comedy short, The Real Thing in Cowboys, starring Tom Mix, 1914

PERILS OF PAULINE, 1914. Pearl White as Pauline, as always in trouble, in a scene from the 1914 silent film series The Perils of Pauline

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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.