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The Most Beautiful Women of the Early 1900s

by Elana

Over the last 100 years, beauty standards have changed almost constantly, certainly on a decade by decade basis. In fact, many specific "looks" can even be pinpointed to specific decades. And the way the perceptions of beauty has changed over all of the time is astronomical. Today's beauty standards are almost asinine by the standards of the far past but that's just a shining example of how much things change as society morphs.

The early 1900's can seem like forever ago, but realistically it was not that long ago at all. Today we're going to look rather specifically at the "Edwardian Era," which took place between 1901 and 1910 under the rule of Great Britain's  King Edward VII. Times have changed and beauty standards have definitely changed, yet these absolutely stunning women can certainly still be called beautiful with enthusiasm today.

Maybe we should consider backtracking a little bit? Looking at these women sure makes us think it's a worthwhile consideration.

A Brief History Lesson

The early 1900's didn't exactly favor women or their rights but their beauty shined through none the less. A Brief History LessonFlickr

Florence Evilyn Nesbit: Born in 1884

From a small town in the Pittsburgh area, Florence was an actress, a chorus girl, and an artists’ model. Her most fascinating fact outside her beauty? Her husband killed an architect who sexually assaulted her when she was 14 and sad, “I did it because he ruined my wife." Florence Evilyn Nesbit: Born in 1884Wikimedia

Ethel Warwick: Born in 1882

Ethel's career started off interestingly as a nude model for well-known artist James McNeill Whistler but later on she became a very well known stage and film actress. Ethel Warwick: Born in 1882Pinterest

Aida Overton Walker AKA the “Queen of the Cakewalk."

This stunning entertainer was also a choreographer and singer most well known for her 1912 dance called “Salome." Aida Overton Walker AKA the “Queen of the Cakewalk.Wikimedia

Lily Elsie

Lily Elsie started out as a child actress and went on to become one of the most iconic figures in Edwardian musical comedies as well as one of the most photographed women of her time. Lily ElsieWikimedia

Marie Doro: Born in 1882

Marie was one of the most famous actresses of her era and was just as well known for her wit along with her stunning beauty. Marie Doro: Born in 1882Wikimedia

Ethel Clayton: Born in 1882

This silent film actress was most known for 1909’s "Justified." While along with many other silent film stars of her time she did not have much of a career after silent films found their way out of the entertainment industry she did continue to play small roles until her retirement in the 1940's. Ethel Clayton: Born in 1882Wikimedia

Maude Fealy: Born in 1881

Maude was one of the few silent film starlets to find continued success as the entertainment industry shifted to "talkies." Also noteworthy? She became a famous playwright. Maude Fealy: Born in 1881Historic Memphis

Gladys Cooper: Born in 1888

This stunning actress was nominated for a total of 3 Academy Awards over her long and lucrative career that lasted throughout most of the first half of the entire 20th century. Gladys Cooper: Born in 1888Wikimedia

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