Museums and history books are rife with black and white photos giving us glimpses into the past. But these monochromatic images lack the color and vibrancy that make us connect to them on a deeper level. Now imagine those black and white photos bursting into color, revealing the rich fabrics of Norwegian folk dresses, the intricate embroidery of Eastern European schools, and the weathered wooden shoes of Dutch farmers. These 34 beautifully colorized photographs take you on a journey from English milk sellers making their rounds to Turkish merchants in bustling marketplaces. Suddenly, you can see the vibrant reds of traditional German dirndls and the deep blues of Mediterranean fishing boats. It's like taking a world tour through time, where every culture's unique beauty – from clothing to crafts to daily life – comes alive in stunning detail.
#3 Milksellers, Brussels, Belgium, C. 1890
9points
#4 Native Girls, Marken Island, Holland, C. 1890
9points
#5 A Yeoman Of The Guard (Beefeater), London, England, C. 1890
9points
#6 Valley Gardens, II., Harrogate, England, C. 1890
9points
#7 Anonymous Photograph Of A Peranakan Bride And Groom Dated 30 May 1939, The Intan, Singapore
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9points
#8 Bedouins And Children Outside Tent, Holy Land, C. 1890
9points
#9 A Girl Of Grodenthal, Tyrol, Austro-Hungary, C. 1890
9points
#10 Man In Llangollen, Wales, C. 1890
8points
#11 Cook In The Rue De Stamboul, Constantinople, Turkey, C. 1890
8points
#14 School Of Arab Embroidery, Algeria, 1899
8points
#18 A Girl Of The Black Forest, Black Forest, Baden, Germany, C. 1890
8points
#19 Girl Of Sarajevo, Bosnia, Austro-Hungary, C. 1890
8points
#20 Woman Riding In A Carriage In Norway, C. 1890
7points