Annees 20 Collection

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration)
7206958 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: Serin, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

Cars attacking the last pedestrian on earth. 1929 (Caricature)
6438029 Cars attacking the last pedestrian on earth. 1929 (Caricature); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Automotive. Cars attacking the last pedestrian on earth)

Moral thought, drawing, 1927 (handwritten)
8713114 Moral thought, drawing, 1927 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½, in the second middle class)

Treasure Island, old book, c.1900-1920 (photo)
8615300 Treasure Island, old book, c.1900-1920 (photo); (add.info.: Cover of an early Cassell and Company edition (early 20th century)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712967 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in eight notebooks. Collective D.S)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712964 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method. New edition. Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools)

Hats: women's fashion, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration)
7298980 Hats: women's fashion, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Hats: women's fashion, hats, catalog of the Samaritarium winter sales between 1920 and 1930)

Feminine animal fur ornaments, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration)
7298966 Feminine animal fur ornaments, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Women's animal fur set, skunk scarf)

Religious instruction and French composition "The dead cat", 1927 (manuscript)
8713116 Religious instruction and French composition "The dead cat", 1927 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½)

Cover of a school notebook, 1927 (handwritten)
8713113 Cover of a school notebook, 1927 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½, in the second middle class)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: X Y Z, 1920 (illustration)
7206737 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: X Y Z, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: X Y Z: X: Xylocopes; Y: Yack, Yapock; Z: Zebu, Zorilla)

Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood)
8683011 Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels examining photographic plates
FLO4709902 Man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels examining photographic plates, and another in a single-breasted sports suit worn over a wool pullover. In the background, a bellows camera

Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A
FLO4709749 Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane
FLO4709889 Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane. In the background is the Victoria Memorial on the Mall

Writing, geography map (the French colonies), 1927 (manuscript)
8713115 Writing, geography map (the French colonies), 1927 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½, in the second middle class)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712961 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method. New edition. Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools)

Treasure Island, with the map of the island on the frontispiece, 1900-1920 (print)
8615298 Treasure Island, with the map of the island on the frontispiece, 1900-1920 (print); (add.info.: Title page of an old Cassell and Company edition (early 20th century)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: U V W, 1920 (illustration)
7206736 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: U V W, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: U V W: U: Urubu, Uraete, Unau.; V: Greenfinch, Calf, Cow)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET H I J, 1920 (illustration)
7206731 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET H I J, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: H I J: H: Hyena, Owl, Swallows, Hoopoe, Hemione, Hedgehog)

French composition, moral thought, religious instruction, 1927 (manuscript)
8713117 French composition, moral thought, religious instruction, 1927 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712960 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method. New edition. Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools)

After the war tank. (b/w photo, 1929)
5975776 After the war tank. (b/w photo, 1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story. England. World War I Mark V tank in the yard of a farm. Photo in: Die Woche, Germany, 03/1929. Coll)

Mistinguett. (engraving, 1924)
5975838 Mistinguett. (engraving, 1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Show. French singer Mistinguett. Sheet music cover: Fleur d'amour, by Jose Padilla, France)

Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats
FLO4709840 Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats and carrying a cane. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag
FLO4709857 Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag. In the background is a railway station

Man in formal wear with long-tailed jacket over striped trousers and man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels
FLO4709818 Man in formal wear with long-tailed jacket over striped trousers and man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Feminine animal fur ornaments, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration)
7298965 Feminine animal fur ornaments, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Women's animal fur ornaments)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: N O P, 1920 (illustration)
7206733 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: N O P, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: N O P: N: Rhea; O: Orycterope, Evening Primrose, Bear)

Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe
FLO4709826 Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe. In the background is the National Gallery, London

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: Q R, 1920 (illustration)
7206734 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: Q R, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Q A: Q: Quadriga, Blackbird; R: Wood, Retriver, Fox)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: K L M, 1920 (illustration)
7206732 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: K L M, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K L M: K: Kinkajou, King Charles, Kangaroos.; L: Rabbits)

A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in)

Feminine animal fur ornaments, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration)
7298964 Feminine animal fur ornaments, between 1920 and 1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Women's animal fur ornaments)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET:s T, 1920 (illustration)
7206735 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET:s T, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.:s T; S: Monkey, Teal, Sarigue, Boar, Grasshopper, Setter)

Cleopatra VII. (illustration 1923)
5975792 Cleopatra VII. (illustration 1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story. Ancient Egypt. Queen Cleopatra VII. Sheet music cover: Die Perlen der Cleopatra, operette by Oskar Strauss, Germany)

fortune-teller. (Illustration 1926)
5975790 fortune-teller. (Illustration 1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paranormal. Divination. Woman practicing divination by means of birds)

Portrait of Roland Dorgeles, 1927 (photo)
8899816 Portrait of Roland Dorgeles, 1927 (photo); (add.info.: Portrait of the writer Roland Dorgeles (1885-1973) wearing a colonial helmet - Photograph by Henri Martinie (1885-1965)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712966 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in eight notebooks. Collective D.S)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712965 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in eight notebooks. Collective D.S)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712963 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method. New edition. Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools)

Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing)
8712962 Writing method in 8 notebooks, c1900-1920 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method. New edition. Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools)

Art Deco tea set, 2023 (photo)
8615296 Art Deco tea set, 2023 (photo); (add.info.: Tea set, close-up of an art-deco teapot surrounded by cups at a flea market stand or garage sale - porcelain (earthenware)

Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a
FLO4709772 Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a cigarette to another man in formal wear with black bow tie

X for Xavier - Y for Yvonne - Z for Zouave, 1920 (illustration)
8603146 X for Xavier - Y for Yvonne - Z for Zouave, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

K for Kilo, 1920 (illustration)
8603144 K for Kilo, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons", Hachette, publisher)

I for Image, 1920 (illustration)
8603141 I for Image, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons", Hachette, publisher)

S for Evening - T for Herd, 1920 (illustration)
8603140s for Evening - T for Herd, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons")

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Step back in time to the roaring twenties, a decade filled with significant events and cultural milestones. In 1922, Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy, marking the rise of fascism. Meanwhile, Buster Keaton captivated audiences with his comedic genius in "The Spy" (1929), leaving them in stitches. Josephine Baker mesmerized the world with her enchanting performances as depicted in an elegant engraving from 1927. Amidst these historical moments, Christmas toys brought joy and wonder to children's faces through whimsical illustrations from 1921. The Art Deco Lounge illustration circa 1920 showcases the era's fascination with sleek lines and geometric patterns that defined this iconic design movement. Delve into nature's beauty through captivating bird illustrations from a series called "Alphabet of Birds. " From Toucan to Blue tit, Swallow to Crane - each feathered creature is meticulously portrayed in vibrant colors reminiscent of the artistic style prevalent during this period. Children were also immersed in learning through playful illustrations like "A. B. C. OF CHILDREN U V W X Y Z, " showcasing their curiosity and eagerness for knowledge even then. Transport yourself back to the glamorous '20s where history unfolded before our eyes while art flourished across various mediums capturing both reality and imagination alike.