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Early 20th Century Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Early 20th Century: A Glimpse into History" The RMS Titanic majestically embarks on her ill-fated journey from Southampton, England in 1912

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago

Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Mounted police using knouts to disperse a crowd supporting Labour Members outside the Taurida

Mounted police using knouts to disperse a crowd supporting Labour Members outside the Taurida Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia, after the formation of the Second Duma

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Horse and coach at St. Lazare, Paris, circa 1905. After a photograph possibly by A. Roussel

Horse and coach at St. Lazare, Paris, circa 1905. After a photograph possibly by A. Roussel

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Advertisement for The Gramophone Comany in the March 1907 edition of The Graphic

Advertisement for The Gramophone Comany in the March 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Advertisement for Monkey Brand metal cleaner in the March 1907 edition of The Graphic

Advertisement for Monkey Brand metal cleaner in the March 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Advertisement for The Gramophone Comany in the June 1907 edition of The Graphic

Advertisement for The Gramophone Comany in the June 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Advertisement for The Gramophone Comany in the April 1907 edition of The Graphic

Advertisement for The Gramophone Comany in the April 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation in a 1907 edition of The Graphic

Advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation in a 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Augustine Birrell, 1850 -1933. English politician, barrister, academic and author

Augustine Birrell, 1850 -1933. English politician, barrister, academic and author. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Historic image in black and white of Cavalry Passing Through The Great Tree, circa 1900; California

Historic image in black and white of Cavalry Passing Through The Great Tree, circa 1900; California, United States of America

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: The Via Roma in Naples, Italy circa 1895. The street is now called Via Toledo

The Via Roma in Naples, Italy circa 1895. The street is now called Via Toledo. The statue on left is of Italian poet Carlo Poerio, 1804 - 1867

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Plan of Madrid, Spain, dated 1934

Plan of Madrid, Spain, dated 1934

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Church Street, Liverpool, England in the early 20th century

Church Street, Liverpool, England in the early 20th century

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: William James Glackens Self-Portrait 1908 Oil

William James Glackens Self-Portrait 1908 Oil
William James Glackens: Self-Portrait, William James Glackens, 1908, Oil on canvas, Philadelphia native William Glackens was one of the most important American painters

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: American Pennsylvania German Birds Jack Arycon

American Pennsylvania German Birds Jack Arycon
American, probably Pennsylvania German: Birds, Jack Arycon, American, probably Pennsylvania German, Early 20th century, Opaque water-based paint with pen and ink on ruled paper

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Snakeshead Early 20th century William Morris

Snakeshead Early 20th century William Morris
Snakeshead, Early 20th century. William Morris (British, 1834-1896). Plain weave cotton, printed; overall: 85.1 x 100.3 cm (33 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Honeysuckle Early 20th century William Morris

Honeysuckle Early 20th century William Morris
Honeysuckle, Early 20th century. William Morris (British, 1834-1896). Plain weave linen, printed

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Scepter late 1800s early 1900s Ovimbundu people

Scepter late 1800s early 1900s Ovimbundu people
Scepter, late 1800s or early 1900s. Ovimbundu people, Angola, Central Africa, Africa, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, metal, brass

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Mans Garment early 1900s Ivory Coast Dida people

Mans Garment early 1900s Ivory Coast Dida people
Mans Garment, possibly early 1900s. Ivory Coast, Dida people, possibly early 20th century. Resist dyed raffia palm fiber (Raphia ruffia or R. vinifera); overall: 169.8 x 211.5 cm (66 7/8 x 83 1/4 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Fragment Womans overskirt ncaka late 1800s-early 1900s

Fragment Womans overskirt ncaka late 1800s-early 1900s
Fragment of Womans overskirt (ncaka), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 19th or early 20th century

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Female Figure 1900s Democratic Republic Congo

Female Figure 1900s Democratic Republic Congo
Female Figure, 1900s. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tabwa, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood; overall: 36.2 x 7.8 x 9 cm (14 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Female Figure late 1800s-early 1900s Guinea Coast

Female Figure late 1800s-early 1900s Guinea Coast
Female Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Guinea Coast, Ghana, possibly Fante, late 19th to early 20th century. Wood, hair; overall: 42.9 x 4.6 x 5.1 cm (16 7/8 x 1 13/16 x 2 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Helmet Mask 1900 Equatorial Africa Cameroon Bamum

Helmet Mask 1900 Equatorial Africa Cameroon Bamum
Helmet Mask, c. 1900. Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bamum, early 20th century. Wood; overall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Head 1900 Western Sudan Burkina Faso Lobi early 20th century

Head 1900 Western Sudan Burkina Faso Lobi early 20th century
Head, c. 1900. Western Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lobi, early 20th century. Wood and pigment; overall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Helmet Mask early 1900s Equatorial Africa Cameroon

Helmet Mask early 1900s Equatorial Africa Cameroon
Helmet Mask, early 1900s. Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom, early 20th century. Wood, pigment; overall: 33 x 63.5 x 41.9 cm (13 x 25 x 16 1/2 in.)

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: North Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 14th May 1906

North Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 14th May 1906
Two miners are shown working on a precarious arrangement of ladder and plank while working the lode. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Reading love poems love couple romance romantic for valentines day be my valentine

Reading love poems love couple romance romantic for valentines day be my valentine

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: First World War War Poster : National Service - Womans Land Army

First World War War Poster : National Service - Womans Land Army

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: A view of the High Street in Bexleyheath, Kent

A view of the High Street in Bexleyheath, Kent

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: St Agnes Station, Cornwall, c. 1910

St Agnes Station, Cornwall, c. 1910
A view of St Agnes station, Cornwall, c.1910, showing a steam rail motor sitting in the station. St Agnes station opened July 1903 on the Truro and Newquay Railway, and closed in 1963

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Egyptian Gods Wall Hanging

Egyptian Gods Wall Hanging
Early 20th Century applique cloth picture wall hanging, a typical memento or souvenir from a visit to Egypt around 1910. Fragments of finely woven cotton materials sewn on more heavily textured

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 2, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French

Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 2, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French
Drawings and Prints, Print, Fair and Circus, scene 2, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French, Chalon-sur-Marne 1895-1939 Paris, Antral, Louis-Robert, French, 1895, 1939, early 20th century, 1915

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 3, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French

Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 3, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French
Drawings and Prints, Print, Fair and Circus, scene 3, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French, Chalon-sur-Marne 1895-1939 Paris, Antral, Louis-Robert, French, 1895, 1939, early 20th century, 1915

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Waterloo Place early 20th century Etching Plate

Waterloo Place early 20th century Etching Plate
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Obscure Turning early 20th century Etching Plate

Obscure Turning early 20th century Etching Plate
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Warships Scapa early 20th century Etching Plate

Warships Scapa early 20th century Etching Plate
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 5, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French

Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 5, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French
Drawings and Prints, Print, Fair and Circus, scene 5, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French, Chalon-sur-Marne 1895-1939 Paris, Antral, Louis-Robert, French, 1895, 1939, early 20th century, 1915

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Seething Lane early 20th century Etching Plate

Seething Lane early 20th century Etching Plate
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Snow Queen illustrations Hans Christian Andersen

Snow Queen illustrations Hans Christian Andersen
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 4, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French

Drawings Prints, Print, Fair Circus, scene 4, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French
Drawings and Prints, Print, Fair and Circus, scene 4, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French, Chalon-sur-Marne 1895-1939 Paris, Antral, Louis-Robert, French, 1895, 1939, early 20th century, 1915

Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Deck Princess Royal early 20th century Etching

Deck Princess Royal early 20th century Etching
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Porta Della Carta early 20th century Etching

Porta Della Carta early 20th century Etching
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Ms early 20th century Etching Plate 4 7 / 16

Ms early 20th century Etching Plate 4 7 / 16
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Movie Filmed early 20th century Pen black ink

Movie Filmed early 20th century Pen black ink
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Letzter Wunsh early 20th century Brush black ink

Letzter Wunsh early 20th century Brush black ink
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Dancer Role Faun early 20th century Pen ink green

Dancer Role Faun early 20th century Pen ink green
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Reclining Woman early 20th century Graphite light blue paper

Reclining Woman early 20th century Graphite light blue paper
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Background imageEarly 20th Century Collection: Venetian Craft early 20th century Etching Plate

Venetian Craft early 20th century Etching Plate
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"Exploring the Early 20th Century: A Glimpse into History" The RMS Titanic majestically embarks on her ill-fated journey from Southampton, England in 1912, symbolizing both human ambition and tragedy. In a powerful image of resistance, a woman Suffragette prisoner endures force-feeding through a tube in 1912, highlighting the relentless fight for gender equality. Delving into Cornwall's industrial past, Blue Hills Mine stands as a testament to the hardworking miners who risked their lives underground on November 27th, 1903. Nottingham Castle Gateway captured by A. Lennox Gordon in 1904 showcases architectural grandeur amidst changing times, reflecting the city's rich history. The iconic Newcastle Gateshead bridge (UXC01_01_02_057_01) connects two vibrant cities and represents progress and unity during the early 20th century. Unveiling our ancient origins, an extraordinary Homo erectus skull reminds us of our shared evolutionary heritage and sparks curiosity about our ancestors' lives. George Barbier's exquisite print "L'eau" from La Guirlande des Mois magazine (1917-1921) immerses viewers in the elegance and beauty that defined early 20th-century art. Fingerprints serve as silent witnesses to crime-solving techniques developed during this era; historical images remind us of advancements made in forensic science. Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608 captures the lively atmosphere of an early 20th-century pub scene—an integral part of British social life at that time. Brewhouse Lane OFH01_01_01_f09_11 transports us back to bustling streets where breweries thrived—showcasing how beer production shaped local economies then.