Paris

Extremely Rare Color Photography of Early 1900s Paris

curiouseggs| Albert Kahn Museum

Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker dancing at the Folies Bergère in Paris (1927)

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Yvonne Printemps

Yvonne Printemps, sunbathing in Royan, France, c.1924 

Source: jbtaylor

History

The price for collaborating with the Germans. From the photographer’s notes: "This girl payed the penalty for  having had personal relations with the Germans. Here in the Montelimar area, France, French civilians shave her head as punishment. August 29, 1944"

Source: eyewitnesstohistory

Vintage Photo

The Flood of the Seine, (January-February 1910), One of the new boats in cloth Acquired by the city servicing Haussmann Boulevard.

Source: Casas-Rodríguez Collection, published by J. Hauser, Paris, France

Sergeant Stubby

Sergeant Stubby (1916 or 1917 – March 16, 1926), was the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat.  He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, located and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants. Back home his exploits were front page news of every major newspaper. Stubby served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th (Yankee) Division in the trenches in France for 18 months and participated in four offensives and 17 battles.

Source: wikipedia

Queen Ranavalona III

Queen Ranavalona III of Madagascar, ca. 1890-1895, Ranavalona III (November 22, 1861 – May 23, 1917) was the last sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar. She ruled from July 30, 1883, to February 28, 1897, in a reign marked by ongoing and ultimately futile efforts to resist the colonial designs of the government of France. As a young woman, she was selected from among several Andriana (nobles) qualified to succeed Queen Ranavalona II upon her death.

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Vintage Photo

"A Frenchman weeps as German soldiers march into the French capital, Paris, on June 14, 1940, after the Allied armies had been driven back across France."  - French people bid troops of the French Army goodbye as they leave metropolitan France at Marseille harbour, 1941, to reach the French colonies in Africa to be organized as Free French Forces.

Source: National Archives and Records Administration, http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/photos/images/ww2-81.jpg

Mata Hari

Margaretha Geertruida "Margreet" Zelle (7 August 1876 – 15 October 1917), better known by the stage name Mata Hari, was a Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan, and accused spy who was executed by firing squad in France under charges of espionage for Germany during World War I.

Source: wikipedia

Vintage Postcard

French World War I vintage postcards

Source: bonjourparis

Vintage Photo

Paris, 1930

Source: thedarkwoods

Fernandel

Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin better known as Fernandel (1903–1971),was a French actor and singer who was for more than forty years France's top comedy star. He was perhaps best-loved for his portrayal of Don Camillo. His horse-like teeth and shy manner became his trademark.

Source: filmstarpostcards | flickr