C1909 Collection

Sir Aurel Stein
Sir (Mark) Aurel Stein, the British archaeologist and explorer, pictured c.1909

FALL / HA-PA DOG / C1909
TA-JEN Owned by the Honourable Mrs Lancelot Carnegie. This breed is known in China as hah-bah which means small pet dog. Date: circa 1909

German Postman - circa 1909
The German postman hands a sealed letter to the son of the house while his mother watches. Date: circa 1909

FALL / HA-PA DOG / C1909
TA-JEN Owned by the Honourable Mrs Lancelot Carnegie. This breed is known in China as hah-bah which means small pet dog. Date: circa 1909

Robert Falcon Scott and Peter Markham Scott, c. 1909
Photograph of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, the English naval commander and explorer, and his son, Peter Markham Scott, taken in late 1909 or early 1910

Clarence H. White, Alvin Langdon Coburn and His Mother, American, 1871-1925, c. 1909
Clarence H. White, Alvin Langdon Coburn and His Mother, American, 1871-1925, c.1909, photogravure

Meeting of the German Reichstag, c1909. Germany Government

IMechE: marble hall c.1909 Date: circa 1909

Frederick Greenwood (1830-1909)
Photographic portrait of Frederick Greenwood, the English author, journalist and publicist, pictured c.1909

Mrs. Mary French Sheldon, c. 1909
Photograph of Mrs. Mary (May) French Sheldon (1847-1936), the American explorer and writer, pictured with a carved elephant tusk, c.1909

Caught out by the draught, c. 1909
Photograph showing the problem faced by women trying the cross the gratings above the Berlin Underground railway, 1909. Date: 1909

Baby on Rug / Midget C1909
A baby lies on a rug with an astonishingly knowing look in its eye

French Airshow C1909
A spectacular view in the skies above Betheny (Plaine de Betheny, France)

Bathing Beauty C1909
A smiling young woman poses in her swimsuit

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In the year 1909, a multitude of significant events and individuals shaped history. One notable figure was Sir Aurel Stein, an intrepid explorer whose expeditions unraveled ancient secrets. Meanwhile, a peculiar incident involving a fall and a mischievous Ha-Pa dog captured attention in C1909. A German postman from that era became immortalized as his image circulated widely circa 1909. His stoic expression hinted at the stories he carried within his mailbag, traversing streets filled with bustling activity. Another captivating duo emerged in this period - Robert Falcon Scott and Peter Markham Scott. Their bond transcended time as their photograph from c. 1909 showcased their shared determination amidst challenging circumstances. The artistic realm flourished during this era too; Clarence H. White's lens captured Alvin Langdon Coburn alongside his mother, offering an intimate glimpse into familial ties during American life between 1871-1925. Politics also took center stage with the meeting of the German Reichstag in c1909, where government decisions were made that would shape Germany's future trajectory. Within IMechE's marble hall, innovation thrived as engineers congregated to exchange ideas and push technological boundaries forward. Tragedy struck when Frederick Greenwood passed away in 1909; however, his legacy lived on through his contributions to journalism and literature throughout his lifetime. On a more personal note, Mrs. Mary French Sheldon left her mark on history with her enigmatic presence captured in photographs from c. 1909 - her story waiting to be unveiled by curious minds seeking inspiration from trailblazing women of that era. Amidst all these remarkable moments stood one comical scene: being caught out by a draught. A lighthearted reminder that even amidst grandeur or historical significance, everyday mishaps could still bring laughter and amusement to people's lives.