Twentieth Collection (page 5)

Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey, 1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868 - 1939, British music conductor. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Edwin Berkeley Portman, 1830 -1921. English barrister and Liberal politician. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863 - 1915. Sportsman who played international cricket and rugby union for England. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, 1848 - 1930. British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

George VI, 1895 - 1952. King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Mary Augusta Ward, nee Arnold, 1851 - 1920. British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821 - 1915. Canadian father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864 to 1867, he led Nova Scotia into Confederation

Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet, 1843 - 1911. English Liberal and Radical politician. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Henry Smith Williams, 1863 - 1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846 - 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Edward Dowden, 1843 -1913. Irish critic and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
Edward Dowden, 1843 -1913. Irish critic and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, 1859 -1930. British writer and physician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

John Fiske, 1842 - 1901. American philosopher and historian. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, 1853 - 1931, aka Hall Caine. British author. Seen here in his study. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Advertisement For An Early 20th Century Fireplace. From The Mansions Of England In The Olden Time, Published 1906

Early 20th Century Advertisement For The Well Fire. From The Mansions Of England In The Olden Time, Published 1906

Advertisement For A Fireplace. From The Mansions Of England In The Olden Time, Published 1906

Early 20th Century Advertisement For Photography Using Kodak Camera And Film. From The Mansions Of England In The Olden Time, Published 1906

Dame Irene Vanbrugh, 1872

George Ridding, 1828

"a Worthy Man Ushers A Young Woman Into His Office", After A Work By Felix Vallotton From crimes And
" a Worthy Man Ushers A Young Woman Into His Office", After A Work By Felix Vallotton From crimes And Punishments

Parisien Boulevard Scene In 1910. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Alfred Austin, 1835 A

Francis Bret Harte, 1836 -1902. American Author And Poet. From The Complete Works Of Bret Harte, Published 1880

Plan Of Alexandria, Egypt At The Turn Of The 20Th Century. Map Is Edited In Spanish Language. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segu

Types Of Machine Guns And Their Mechanisms Just Prior To The First World War. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segu

Costumes From All Over The South American Continent At The Beginning Of The 20Th Century. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segu

German Army And Cavalry Uniforms At The Turn Of The 20Th Century. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segu

Granada, Spain. Plan Of The Alhambra And Surrounding Districts Around The Turn Of The 20Th Century. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segu

Charles Silvester Horne, 1865A

Sir Leslie Matthew Ward, 1851

Sir Leslie Matthew Ward, Aged 31, 1851

General William Booth, 1829

Adolphus Cambridge, 1St Marquess Of Cambridge, Born Prince Adolphus Of Teck And Later The Duke Of Teck, 1868

William Boyd Carpenter, 1841

Sarah Bernhard, 1844

Hiram Maxim Holding One Of His Flying Machine Engines, Weighing 300Lb One Of The Lightest Engines Of Its Time. Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, 1840

Leopold Ii, 1835

Queen Victoria, 1819

Sir Henry Morton Stanley, 1841 To 1904. Welsh Journalist And Explorer Of Africa. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890

Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah Vi, 1866 To 1911. Sixth Nizam Of Hyderabad, India. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G. T
Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah Vi, 1866 To 1911. Sixth Nizam Of Hyderabad, India. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G.T. Bettany Published 1888

John Coates, 1865

Thomas Lister, 4Th Baron Ribblesdale, 1854

James Lowther, 1840

Abd Al-Aziz, 1878 - 1943. Sultan Of Morocco From 1894 To 1908 Until Deposed By His Brother. From La Esfera, 1914

The United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, America, As Seen In The Early Twentieth Century. From The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, May To October 1904

A Scene In The Members Lobby, Palace Of Westminster, London. Parliament Of The United Kingdom, After A Lively Debate, In The Early Twentieth Century

James Abram Garfield 1831 To 1881 20Th President Of The United States From Log Cabin To White House By William M. Thayer Published By Hodder And Stoughton 1905

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Twentieth century wonders unfold: from the grace of a Scottish Deerhound to the delicate beauty of Achillea millefolium. In this captivating journey, we encounter the masterful symphonies conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler and the timeless allure of Hollywood's golden era with Some Like It Hot. Amidst blooming Wisteria and wildflowers, we remember the resilience forged during World War I through powerful imagery like the USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan poster. The vibrant colors of 1913-14 Bulbs, Plants and Seeds remind us of nature's enduring cycle while The Fountain Court invites us to pause and reflect on its tranquil beauty. Two loyal Dachshunds stand as faithful companions, even in times when gas masks were necessary for survival at battle fronts. As we soar through history, an aircraft poster reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer new heights. Twentieth-century tales intertwine seamlessly in this diverse tapestry that celebrates artistry, courage, and progress.