It is interesting to think about how quickly the world changes over just a few years. Even one decade contains so many moments and memories. Everything is way different now than it was 50, 60, 70 or more years ago. Things are constantly evolving, altering, and growing because of all the new technology out there. This means that life in the early 1900s looked like a totally different planet.
Everything is documented on the web. The Internet is filled with history from all times in life. So many photos from every decade in history can be found somewhere online. Every trend, hobby, event, and all the small moments in life can be discovered and admired. A world without technology is an odd one, but it is also interesting to observe.
For everyone's viewing pleasure, here is a collection of 25 images showcasing what everyday life looked like back in the early 1900s and late 1890s. Enjoy this journey to the past through photos of regular people's lives.
A lady with a guitar in the 1910s
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A sailor in the 1900s
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A day at the races in the early 1900s, New York
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A boarding house in the 1900s
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A class in New Athens, Ohio, early 1900s
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People outside a shoemaker store, 1900s
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Edwardian hats from the 1900s
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Girls in a wagon, 1900s
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Christmas in Wisconsin, 1900s
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A young couple in the 1900s
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A supposed raincoat, 1900s
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A family photo between 1900-1910
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In the classroom, 1900s
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Posing for the camera, 1900s
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A family photo, Nebraska, 1900s
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Fun for the camera, 1900s
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Mother and daughter photos, 1900
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The staff of El Progreso newspaper, Texas, 1900s
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Cocoa Beach, Florida, early 1900s
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Workers at Ansaldo, Genoa, early 1900s
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Womens basketball in the 1900s
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A group in Pennsylvania, 1900
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Parlour maids, 1900s
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Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis, 1900s, painted walls for patients to look at
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A bar scene in Wisconsin, 1900s
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