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25 Vintage Photos from the Mid-1890s

History Nostalgia Vintage Photos May 26, 2025

Last Updated on May 26, 2025 by Matt Staff

Take a step back into the final years of the 19th century. These striking vintage photos are able to transport you back in time to the era of the mid-1890s. This was a truly transformational era that was defined by numerous moments of steam-powered innovation, elegant fashion and the overriding steady hum of progress altering everyday life as people knew it.

1. Life at the beach back in 1895

A woman in an old-fashioned bathing suit sits side-saddle on a donkey at a busy beach, while a man in a striped swimsuit holds the reins and sits on the sand. People and a boardwalk are visible in the background.
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2. A nice lady coming back from the holiday market

A woman in a bonnet and long dress pulls a small cart carrying a Christmas tree along a dirt road, with a few people and wagons visible in the distant background.
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3. When the whole town poses for a photograph

A large group of people, including men, women, and children, gather outdoors with horse-drawn carriages and wagons. Bare trees, old buildings, and a white horse are visible in the background.
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4. Chester Rows in 1895

A historic street scene shows people walking near ornate half-timbered buildings with detailed wooden facades, overhanging upper stories, and arched entrances, likely from the Victorian era in England.
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5. Learning to ride a bike back in 1895

Three women in vintage clothing laugh together as two of them help the third balance on a bicycle. The photo is black and white and appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century.
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6. Las Vegas, Nevada, 1895

A black-and-white photo of a man sitting beside a small rustic cabin next to a creek, with a dog standing on the wooden porch. Leafless trees and a calm stream run through the tranquil, rural scene.
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7. An English football team in 1895

Black and white photo of a women's basketball team from the early 1900s, with ten women in blouses and bloomers posing together outside a building, a basketball placed on the ground in front.
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8. A large cactus in Baja, California in 1895

A person stands next to a massive, multi-armed cactus in a desert landscape, highlighting the impressive size of the sprawling plant. The photo has a sepia tone, giving it a vintage feel.
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9. Isn’t that a wonderful little expression from this cat?

A fluffy cat with light fur sits on a wooden chair, looking upward. The black-and-white image has a vintage, weathered appearance with dark, textured edges.
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10. UC Berkeley Club in 1895

A vintage black-and-white photo of a group of young men and a coach posing outdoors. Some wear uniforms with large "C" letters, and a bicycle is visible behind them. Bushes form the background.
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11. A Young Romanian woman from 1895

A young woman in vintage attire poses in profile. She wears a decorated dress, beaded jewelry, earrings, and a headpiece adorned with flowers and ribbons. The photo is in black and white.
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12. Someon’s Great and Great Grandparents photo in 1895

A black-and-white vintage portrait of a large family with men, women, and young children dressed in formal 19th-century clothing, posing together indoors.
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13. Now that’s a busy day about the market if I’ve ever seen one

A crowded city street scene from the early 1900s, with men and women in period clothing, hats, and long dresses, walking among carriages and buildings in a bustling urban environment.
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14. “Georgie” and his friend

A woman in elaborate Victorian dress and hat sits on an ornate sofa, smiling while holding a small dog in her lap. The portrait is black and white with a vintage, formal setting.
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15. Heliograph Club, Oregon, 1895

A group of men in 19th-century clothing stand outdoors with large photography equipment, tripods, mirrors, and props, surrounded by nature and trees in the background.
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16. Elevated trains above the streets in Bowery neighborhood

Black and white historical photo showing an elevated steam train passing above a busy city street filled with horse-drawn carriages, trolleys, and pedestrians, with buildings and advertisements in the background.
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17. Someone’s expression is not like the others, at all

A sepia-toned vintage photograph of three men and three women in formal clothing, posing together on steps outside a wooden building. The older couple is seated in front, with four younger adults standing behind them.
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18. Men outside the bar in Stockholm having a jolly old good time

A group of men in old-fashioned, work-worn clothing stand on a cobblestone street outside a wooden building with green shutters, engaging in conversation. The setting appears historical, possibly late 19th or early 20th century.
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19. Busy Regent Street, London, circa 1895

A busy, early 20th-century scene on Regent Street, London, with horse-drawn carriages, early automobiles, and people filling the street, lined by grand buildings and flags.

20. A solid group photo on the farm in Germany

A black-and-white photo showing a group of men and women standing outside a brick building. Some people wear uniforms, others wear dresses and aprons. Leafless tree branches are visible in the foreground.
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21. Someone’s grandma with her four-legged wedding gift

A black-and-white photo of a woman in a long dress and wide-brimmed hat standing beside a saddled horse in an open field with trees in the background.
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22. The interior of Hurley’s Saloon in NYC back in 1895

Sepia-toned photo of a vintage bar with four bartenders behind a wooden counter and several men in suits standing or leaning at the bar. Ornate decor, flowers, and mirrors are visible in the background.
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23. Echo Park, Los Angeles, 1895

Black and white photo of Echo Park in Los Angeles, showing a large lake, a bridge, nearby houses, rolling hills, and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.
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24. Vassar College back in 1895

A group of women dressed in elegant, long white Victorian-era gowns with lace details and sashes, standing closely together outdoors, some holding bouquets. The photo is in black and white.
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25. It appears that they’re staring right into the sunlight

Four young women stand together outdoors on a grassy field, wearing white dresses, dark stockings, and dark shoes. They have long hair and some wear hats or headbands. The background shows trees and an open sky.
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If these snapshots of the 1890s sparked your imagination, dive a little earlier with our collection of 44 Photos That Bring the 1860s to Life, and see how modern America first took shape. Then check out 17 Vintage Photos of Great Britain in the 1890s-1900s Victorian Era that reveal how progress unfolded across the pond.

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