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19 Vintage Photos Of The Edwardian Era Style In 1906

Vintage Photos History Nostalgia June 9, 2025

Last Updated on June 9, 2025 by Matt Staff

The year of 1906 stands as one of those distinct times in history when Edwardian elegance flourished alongside a surprising modernized flair. This collection of 19 vintage photos aims to transport you in time as you make your way through decadent little strolls, seaside promenades, and bustling city streets.

1. You’ve got to love the polka-dot cap

A woman wearing a vintage bathing suit and a polka-dotted swim cap stands at the edge of the sea, facing away from the camera, with bathing machines and people visible in the water in the background.
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2. Love the hat here

A woman in vintage clothing and a hat stands on a sandy beach, adjusting her skirt. Another person sits in the background holding an umbrella, with blurred beachgoers and structures visible farther away.
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3. Seems to be a glorious day at the beach.

A woman in a checkered blouse, long dark skirt, and hat walks barefoot on a rocky surface, holding her shoes. Two other people are visible in the background, one squatting and another in a blue dress.
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4. Just a nice day to take a stroll about town

Two women in long dark dresses and hats walk side by side on a paved path, seen from behind. A person approaches in the distance; the photo appears to be old, in black and white.
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5. She doesn’t look particularly thrilled

A woman in early 20th-century clothing stands on a beach, holding her hat and veil against the wind. She wears a long skirt, gloves, and high-button boots, with buildings and people visible in the background.
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6. Seems like it doesn’t hold up too well with the wind

A woman in a long coat and headscarf stands on a ship's deck, gazing out over the water, with wind blowing her clothing and scarf. Early 20th-century black-and-white photograph.
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7. You’ve got to wonder what she’s thinking so deeply about

A person in a long dark coat and hat leans against the side of a ship, looking out pensively toward the ocean. The deck and railing are visible, with ropes coiled in the background.
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8. You’ve always got to help your friend up when you can

Two women in long skirts cross a rocky stream, one helping the other balance. The scene is outdoors, with trees and a grassy slope in the background, captured in a vintage sepia tone.
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9. Seems to be a windy day out there by the water

Two women in long coats and hats walk outside on a windy day, holding their hats to keep them in place. The background shows a sidewalk, railings, and a few people walking in the distance. The photo is black and white.
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10. She looks quite contemplative over something or another

A young woman with light skin and wavy hair styled up, wearing a high-necked, ruffled dress with a large bow at the front, poses for a sepia-toned vintage portrait against a plain dark background.
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11. The hairstyles during the Edwardian era were something else

A young woman with light skin and voluminous, styled hair wears a high-necked, ruffled white blouse and looks directly at the camera in this sepia-toned vintage portrait.
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12. They look like they could be sisters

Three young women in high-collared, white Victorian-era dresses pose together for a vintage black-and-white portrait, their hair styled in neat updos. All have neutral expressions and are looking slightly off-camera.
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13. A wonderful day to hang out on a hammock

Two women in early 20th-century clothing sit on a hammock strung between trees in a wooded yard. A small house or cabin with a screened porch is visible in the background.
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14. The porch hangs were all the rage during the Edwardian era

Three women pose outdoors near trees in front of a wooden house with a screened porch. Two women are seated, and one stands behind them. An empty chair sits nearby. Sunlight filters through the trees.
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15. The styles here are truly on point

Two people in heavy coats and hats stand arm in arm on the deck of a ship. The photo is black and white, and the background shows ship railings and ropes. Both look toward the camera with serious expressions.
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16. Mom doesn’t look particularly thrilled

A woman in a long dress and hat stands beside a young barefoot girl holding a bucket and stick on a dock, with boats and water in the background. The image has a sepia tone, suggesting it is historical.

17. Why so serious?

A person in old-fashioned clothing and a cap walks on a ship deck, one hand in their pocket and the other touching their cap. Lifeboats and other people are visible in the background. The photo is black and white.
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18. A nice day to pose by the rocks

Two women in patterned dresses sit on a rock wall in a leafless forest, with bare trees and a small wooden structure visible in the background. The photo appears old and is in black and white.
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19. Looks like they’re about to set sail for somewhere or another

A black-and-white photo of a woman in a long coat and hat walking on a ship deck, holding her dress. A man in a coat and cap walks beside her. The setting appears to be early 20th century.
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If you’d like an even earlier glimpse of turn-of-the-century fashion, stroll through the 25 Colorized Photos of the Beginning of the 20th Century (1900-1905) to watch Edwardian elegance begin to unfold. To see how those silhouettes evolved just a few years later, our gallery of 35 Vintage Photos Of The Late 1910s.
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