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Texas adopted the pecan tree as its state tree in 1919. an abandon old truck now has a tree growing through it as if to say life goes on Abandoned Buildings, Abandoned Houses, Abandoned Places, Abandoned Vehicles, Pecan Tree, Le Far West, Old Barns, Jolie Photo, Vintage Trucks

Abandoned Buildings

Abandoned Houses

Abandoned Places

Abandoned Vehicles

Texas adopted the pecan tree as its state tree in 1919. an abandon old truck now has a tree growing through it as if to say life goes on

After all our wars, nature wins — Trees growing through and around old guns, helmets, and more Weird Trees, Dramatic Photos, Unique Trees, Tree Trunks, Interesting History, Growing Tree, Back To Nature, World War Two, Battlefield

Dramatic Photos

Interesting History

After all our wars, nature wins — Trees growing through and around old guns, helmets, and more

Victorian Dress - c. 1882 2-piece Trained Light Taupe Silk Crepe and Satin Two-Tone Dinner Gown with Golden Silk Taffeta Trim and Train! 1880s Fashion, Edwardian Fashion, Vintage Fashion, Vintage Gowns, Vintage Outfits, Vintage Prom, Vintage Hats, Bustle Dress, Victorian Costume

Edwardian Fashion

Vintage Fashion

Vintage Outfits

Victorian Costume

Victorian Dress - c. 1882 2-piece Trained Light Taupe Silk Crepe and Satin Two-Tone Dinner Gown with Golden Silk Taffeta Trim and Train!

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American Presidents

American Civil War

American History

Abraham Lincoln

Presidential History

Cultura General

Civil War Photos

A. Lincoln campaign ribbon, 1860

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Vintage Cowgirl

Vintage Portraits

Vintage Pictures

gentle gunslinger

Prostitutes of the Old West Bellocq, Saloon Girls, Into The West, Fru Fru, Brothel, Cowboys And Indians, Cow Boy

Cowboys And Indians

Prostitutes of the Old West

Lillian Russell, Rubenesque actress whose appetite matched that of Diamond Jim Brady. Victorian Women, Edwardian Era, Victorian Era, Belle Epoque, Vintage Images

Victorian Women

Lillian Russell, Rubenesque actress whose appetite matched that of Diamond Jim Brady.

In some areas of the West, soiled doves were required to buy and post licenses. The funds for those licenses paid for public services such as law enforcement. Posting a photograph alongside the license was an advertising ploy. Women of ill repute often placed their picture and license in the parlors of the brothels to tempt clients. Those pictures highlighted the proprietor’s assets. Bad Family Photos, Weird Vintage, Vintage Tea, Vintage Style, Weekender, Funny Photos, Weird Old Photos

Bad Family Photos

Weird Old Photos

In some areas of the West, soiled doves were required to buy and post licenses. The funds for those licenses paid for public services such as law enforcement. Posting a photograph alongside the license was an advertising ploy. Women of ill repute often placed their picture and license in the parlors of the brothels to tempt clients. Those pictures highlighted the proprietor’s assets.

True West Magazine

True West Magazine

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Confederate States Of America

Confederate Flag

Confederate Statues

Carolina Do Sul

Southern Heritage

Black confederate soldier

Great Depression Job search. Refugees, Fotografia Social, Dust Bowl, Marie Curie, Great Depression, One Job, Interesting Photos

Fotografia Social

Great Depression

Interesting Photos

Great Depression Job search.

Isia Aisi

Jacqueline Kennedy, with bloodstains on her clothes, holds hands with her brother-in-law, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, as the coffin carrying the body of John F. Kennedy is placed in an ambulance after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP/Associated Press) Robert Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jackie Kennedy Pink Suit, Los Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Kennedy Family, Jackie O, First Ladies

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jackie Kennedy Pink Suit

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy, with bloodstains on her clothes, holds hands with her brother-in-law, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, as the coffin carrying the body of John F. Kennedy is placed in an ambulance after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP/Associated Press)

The Crowning Chair in Westminster Abbey, every British King or Queen has been crowned in this chair since 1308 Tudor History, European History, British History, History Queen, Asian History, Women's History, Ancient History, Dinastia Tudor

European History

British History

Women's History

Ancient History

The Crowning Chair in Westminster Abbey, every British King or Queen has been crowned in this chair since 1308

Mickey Mouse’s First appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, NYC, 1934. Mickey Mouse, Dieselpunk, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Vintage Thanksgiving, Christmas Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Vintage Thanksgiving

Christmas Parade

Mickey Mouse’s First appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, NYC, 1934.

This is maybe one of the most powerful pictures I have ever seen. The numbers on the arms are from prisoners of Nazi concentration camps. The numbers replaced their names while at the camps and they were tattooed on so that they could be easily tracked by the Germans. This is why we study history. So this never happens again. Study History, World War, Family History, Prison Break Zitate, Mark Seliger, Non Plus Ultra, Powerful Pictures

Prison Break Zitate

Powerful Pictures

This is maybe one of the most powerful pictures I have ever seen. The numbers on the arms are from prisoners of Nazi concentration camps. The numbers replaced their names while at the camps and they were tattooed on so that they could be easily tracked by the Germans. This is why we study history. So this never happens again.

From what is known, the photograph was taken the day the emerging Wall was put up in August 1961 and the boy was found on the opposite side of the wall from his family. Despite given orders by the East German government to let no one pass, the soldier helped the boy through the barbwire. Near the exact time this photo was taken, it was said that the soldier was seen by his superior officer who immediately detached the soldier from his unit. “no one knows what became of him.” Ddr Und Brd, German Soldier, German Army, German Government, Faith In Humanity Restored, Berlin Wall, Photo Caption, Anne Frank

German Government

Faith In Humanity Restored

From what is known, the photograph was taken the day the emerging Wall was put up in August 1961 and the boy was found on the opposite side of the wall from his family. Despite given orders by the East German government to let no one pass, the soldier helped the boy through the barbwire. Near the exact time this photo was taken, it was said that the soldier was seen by his superior officer who immediately detached the soldier from his unit. “no one knows what became of him.”

The Titanic | The optical mosaics each consist of 1,500 high-resolution images rectified using sonar data. (Copyright 2012 RMS TITANIC, INC; Produced by AIVL, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) #Titanic #Imaging Rms Titanic, Titanic History, Titanic Wreck, Titanic Photos, Titanic Sinking, Titanic Ship, Belfast, Southampton

Titanic History

Titanic Sinking

The Titanic | The optical mosaics each consist of 1,500 high-resolution images rectified using sonar data. (Copyright 2012 RMS TITANIC, INC; Produced by AIVL, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) #Titanic #Imaging

One of the most feared of all London's street gangs in the late 1880's was a group of female toughs known as the Clockwork Oranges. They would later inspire Anthony Burgess' most notorious novel. Women In History, History Museum, Photos Du, A Clockwork Orange, Foto Poster

Women In History

A Clockwork Orange

One of the most feared of all London's street gangs in the late 1880's was a group of female toughs known as the Clockwork Oranges. They would later inspire Anthony Burgess' most notorious novel.

Cocaine was removed from the drink in 1903. | 9 Facts About Coca-Cola’s History That’ll Make You Go "Whoa" History Online, Strange History, History Memes, History Photos, Vintage Ads, Vintage Photos, Vintage Life

Strange History

Cocaine was removed from the drink in 1903. | 9 Facts About Coca-Cola’s History That’ll Make You Go "Whoa"

at the beach, ca. 1920 Vintage Beach Photos, Vintage Posters, Mode Vintage, Vintage Love

Vintage Beach Photos

Vintage Posters

at the beach, ca. 1920