Early C20th Collection

Eagle (gilded wood)
PEM219484 Eagle (gilded wood) by Bellamy, John Haley (1836-1914); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Great Seal of the United States;).

Abbotswood, the fountain court, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320715 Abbotswood, the fountain court, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The dining room, Pinbury Park, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320717 The dining room, Pinbury Park, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Nether Swell Manor, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320693 Nether Swell Manor, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Abbotswood, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320688 Abbotswood, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Pergola at Abbotswood, view from the front porch, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320704 Pergola at Abbotswood, view from the front porch, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The corridor looking east, Highhead Castle, Cumberland, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311793 The corridor looking east, Highhead Castle, Cumberland, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Leasowes, Sapperton, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320689 The Leasowes, Sapperton, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Mr Gimson's House, Sapperton, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294584 Mr Gimson's House, Sapperton, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Leasowes)

A North East Headland, 1901 (oil on canvas)
466520 A North East Headland, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 63.8 x 76.3 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The New York Window, 1912 (oil on canvas)
466521 The New York Window, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 116.5 x 89.1 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Girls picking wood anemone, 1912-13 (oil on canvas)
OVR328462 Girls picking wood anemone, 1912-13 (oil on canvas) by Jorde, Lars (1865-1939); 89x87.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499795 & CVL 499796)
499797 Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499795 & CVL 499796) by Baule Culture; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499797)
499795 Figure pair, late 1800s to early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499797) by Baule Culture; 49.5x9.1x13 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909
466550 Edward St. Germain and his sister Delia, Phoenix, Rhode Island, April 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection

Luxembourg Gardens, 1906 (oil on canvas)
466496 Luxembourg Gardens, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 60.6 x 81.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase, William A

Mademoiselle Regnier in an outfit by Jacques Doucet, 1903 (b / w photo)
473782 Mademoiselle Regnier in an outfit by Jacques Doucet, 1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Figure pair, late 1800s-early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499797)
499796 Figure pair, late 1800s-early 1900s (wood, beads) (see also CVL 499797) by Baule Culture; 47.7x10x11 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Tour Madeloc in the Pyrenees, c. 1913 (oil on board)
XYC182775 Tour Madeloc in the Pyrenees, c.1913 (oil on board) by Lees, Derwent (1885-1931); 32.5x40.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; Australian, out of copyright

Spring in Hyde Park (oil on canvas)
STC205058 Spring in Hyde Park (oil on canvas) by Fanner, Alice Maud (1865-1930); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print)
466549 John Pento, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Bride and bridegroom with bridesmaids and train bearers (b / w photo)
JHL390981 Bride and bridegroom with bridesmaids and train bearers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: l-r)

Ox-Drawn Cart, India, c. 1907 (b / w photo)
473798 Ox-Drawn Cart, India, c.1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tristan Tzara reading L Action Francaise, c. 1920-30 (b / w photo)
473776 Tristan Tzara reading L Action Francaise, c.1920-30 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan Tzara (1896-1963)

Mary Horn, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print)
466548 Mary Horn, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, 1909 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.7 x 16.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Indian Girl in a White Blanket, 1917 (oil on canvas)
466544 Indian Girl in a White Blanket, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 81.3 x 66.0 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

View of Tower Bridge (b / w photo)
XJF466245 View of Tower Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Technical Schools, Manchester (b / w photo)
XJF466256 The Technical Schools, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tech was established to teach science for industrial application)

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Step back in time to the early 20th century, where grandeur and elegance reigned supreme. Abbotswood, a stunning country house nestled in the picturesque Cotswolds, stands proudly with its fountain court as a testament to this golden era. The dining room at Pinbury Park in Gloucestershire exudes opulence, inviting guests to indulge in lavish feasts while surrounded by exquisite decor. Meanwhile, Nether Swell Manor enchants visitors with its timeless charm and captivating beauty. From the moment you step foot onto the grounds of Abbotswood, you are transported into a world of enchantment. The pergola offers breathtaking views from the front porch, providing a tranquil escape amidst nature's splendor. As you wander through Highhead Castle's corridor in Cumberland, your imagination runs wild with tales of past inhabitants who once graced these hallowed halls. England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley takes us on an extraordinary journey through history as we explore these magnificent estates. The Leasowes at Sapperton beckons with its idyllic setting and promises of serenity. Mr Gimson's House stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and craftsmanship that defined this era. Abbotswood continues to captivate our hearts with its timeless allure captured beautifully in black and white photographs. Nether Swell Manor also leaves an indelible mark on our memories; it is impossible not to be enchanted by its grandeur. Finally, A North East Headland transports us beyond man-made wonders into nature's realm - an oil painting that captures both rugged beauty and tranquility simultaneously. These glimpses into the early 20th century remind us of an era when elegance was paramount and every corner held stories waiting to be discovered.