100-Year-Old Photos of the Most Beautiful Women of the Last Century

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, according to a well-known saying. When it comes to women of the past, their appearance was unquestionably pure. One can be sure — this beauty is as real as it gets.

1. Lina Cavalieri

A famous Italian opera singer whose image and hourglass figure could be seen everywhere — from soap packaging to postcards.

2. Cleo de Merode

A French dancer who won the “Queen of Beauty” award in the first ever “Top Beautiful Women” contest organized by Illustration magazine in 1896.

3. Maude Adams

An American actress who achieved fame by playing the role of Peter Pen in a Broadway production.

4. Carolina Otero

Known as “La Belle,” Carolina was a French dancer and singer who was hugely popular among the royalty of many countries.

5. Maude Fealy

An American stage and silent film actress who also lived through the talking movie age.

6. Lily Elsie

An English actress and singer of the Edwardian era.

7. Luzon woman of the Philippines

8. Jean Aylwin

A successful comedy actress of the Edwardian era.

9. Mary Pickford

“America’s sweetheart” and “the girl with the curls,” she was a Canadian-born film actress and her real name was Gladys Louise Smith.

10. Gabrielle Ray

Considered one of the most photographed women in the world, she was truly a beauty to be captured.

11. Anna May Wong

The first Chinese American Hollywood movie star.

12. Queen Mary of Romania

The last queen of Romania, very popular among her own people and worldwide.

13. Doris Stocker

An Indian born English actress and music hall artist of the 1900s.

14. Agnes Ayres

A silent film era star.

Gorgeous hair, natural blush, unaltered facial features, elegant gestures, and an eloquent style make these women unique and beautiful in their own way. Looking for vintage beauty tips? Check out this article.