Saturday 18 May 2019

Photos

     I found these pictures while browsing the internet yesterday. I thought everyone would enjoy them.


1) The oldest known selfie was taken by amateur chemist and  photography enthusiast, Robert Cornelius. ( 1839 ).



2) A " knocker-up " waking up  clients. ( early 20th century )



3) Nine kings gather to mourn the death of King Edward VII ( 1910 )
This may be the most kings ever photographed at once.
Represented are Norway, Bulgaria, Portugal,  the German  Empire, Greece
Belgium, Spain, Great Britain and Denmark.



4) A prohibition era sign, speaking out against liquor. 



5) A beach official measures bathing suits to make sure they are not too short. (1920 )
Seriously?!



6) The LA public library's bookmobile program for the sick. ( 1928 )



7)  Salvador Dali and Coco Chanel sharing a smoke break. ( 1938 )



8) An ice cold whiskey dispenser. ( 1960 )



9) Paul McCarthy takes a mirror selfie. ( 1959 )



10) A young boy attends Martin Luther King Jr.'s  " I have a dream " speech. ( 1963 )



Have a good weekend everyone!