1920 Collection

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK. His Masters Voice. Trademark image of RCA Victor, featuring Nipper the dog. American lithograph poster, c1920

Gilbert & Sullivan Operas, D Oyly Carte Souvenir
D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Souvenir Programme, Princes Theatre, London, 29 September 1919 - 31 January 1920, showing a large cast of characters from the operettas. 1919-1920

Fairford, August 1925
Two children look over the bridge at Mill Pond and the River Coln. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance beyond Mill Lane

The Tea-Table, 1920 (oil on canvas)
656960 The Tea-Table, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea-Table. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1920

Rosalind Franklin
ROSALIND FRANKLIN Pioneer Molecular Biologist she made important contributions to understanding the structure of DNA

Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) Russian ballet dancer photographed here in Swan Lake in 1920

Leon Trotsky / Iln 1920
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in 1920, at the height of his popularity as the Peoples Commissar for War

Map of Ceylon showing tea industry plantations
Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showing tea industry plantations. Date: circa 1920

Norman Wisdom / Rank
NORMAN WISDOM British slapstick comedian on film, stage and TV

DICKENS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Illustration by Harold Cropping from a 1920 edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol

A Heath Robinson drawing
Cartoon, A Heath Robinson drawing of Heath Robinson drawing a Heath Robinson drawing. Drawing a piece of string from life

Warship Hms Hood
HMS Hood, completed in 1920, was the worlds largest warship for more than two decades. She was finally sunk by the Bismarck in 1941 at the Battle of Denmark Strait

Transport / Canals / Panama
Transport/Canals/Panama

Police Officer / Children
Police officer giving directions to three boys with a three person bicycle pointing in the opposite direction Transport

Beggars Opera Poster
Poster for production at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith (London)

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, Russian statesman
A photograph of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin (1870 - 1924), Russian statesman and Communist leader, circa 1920

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster, 1920s, for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. Immigrants to the United States at Ellis Island. Oil over a photograph, c1920

Social / Jazzing 1920
People at a nightclub, Jazzing

Sergei Rachmaninov 1920
SERGEI RACHMANINOV Russian composer

Danish poster, Oscar Fredericksen Fish House No. 1, Levende Orreder (Trout), designed by Aage Lund. circa 1920

Beatrix Potter
1889: English writer (Helen) Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cookham Dean / Berks / 1920
Cookham Dean, Berkshire: Thames ferry Date: 1920

Harley-Davidson Advert
Leslie Parkhurst sits astride the Harley-Davidson that took him to a new motor-cycle world land speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida

Mount Lavinia Hotel, Mount Lavinia, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Mount Lavinia Hotel and seashore, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1920

The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey, 11th November 1920. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Protect Your Heritage. Join the Territorial Army. Recruiting poster by E R Blair, 1920 (c).Printed bys C Allen and Company Limited, 20 Gerrard Street, London, W1. Date: circa 1920

British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1920. Associated with the 12th Lancers (Prince of Wales s). Wanted, smart and intelligent young men to join this distinguished regiment

British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Recruitment poster, Join the Lancashire Fusiliers, 1920 (c). Printed by Gale and Polden Ltd, 1920 (c). Includes photographs of Victoria Cross winners from the regiment. Date: 1920

CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977). Charles Spencer Chaplin. English film actor and comedian. Photograph, early 20th century

Bathing machine owner and swimming master, Essex
Pictured in front of his bathing machines on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is Charlie Bates with some of his family and the horse which hauled the machines down to the waters edge and back

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Captain Amundsen at the wheel of his ship, departing for the North Pole. Photograph, c1920

4-Leaf Clover - Barde
Clover plant with several four-leaf clusters

French Nanny & Children
A French nanny pushes a pram containing a small child, while a young girl and a French bulldog walk beside her

Fancy Dress Ball, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, 2 December 1920. Date: 1920

Bourne & Hollingsworth, Oxford Street, London
Bourne & Hollingsworth department store, Oxford Street, London. Date: circa 1920

Cause & Effect - dentist cartoon by H. M. Bateman
Cause and Effect - or, how two moods can change places. A dental patient enters a surgery clearly terrified at what lies ahead of him, but such is his struggle

Turf Bog, Connemara (c.1920-40). Craig, James Humbert 1877-1944. Date: 1920-40 (circa)

JAMES JOYCE (1882-1941). Irish writer. Caricature of Leopold Bloom, drawn in Myron C. Nuttings studio in the 1920s. The Greek line is the beginning of the Odyssey, Tell me, Muse

Civil Air Display- 1920S
A poster for The Civil Air Display with Royal Air Force Assistance held at the Brooklands motor racing circuit at Weybridge

Pearly King & Queen 1920
A Pearl King and Queen with a seaside studio backdrop behind them

Lourdes, France
Lourdes: the Basilica and the Crucifix

USS Nevada, American battleship, Panama Canal
USS Nevada (BB36), American battleship, passing through Caillard Cut, Panama Canal, with a tug escort. Date: circa 1920

Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps of Albemarle St, London, part of a series depicting tongue in cheek scenes of society ladies (in this case the fictional Miss Coloothorne Coppit)

Library of Congress - The Mosaic Minerva - Minerva of Peace
Washington DC, USA - Mosaic - The Minerva of Peace by Elihu Vedder (1836-1923). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Date: 1920

Plympton Station, Devon, c. 1920
A view of Plympton Station, Devon, c.1920, showing a few passengers on the platforms and the station buildings. Plympton station opened in June 1848 as part of the South Devon Railway

LCC-LFB Cannon Street fire station, City of London
Cannon Street fire station was opened in 1906. Seen here are its three appliances on the station forecourt. Fire brigade horses had now been replaced by motorised fire appliances

CHAPLIN: THE KID, 1920. Poster for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid

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The year 1920 was a vibrant tapestry of cultural and historical moments. In the world of music, Gilbert & Sullivan Operas continued to captivate audiences with their witty librettos and catchy tunes. The D'Oyly Carte Souvenir became cherished mementos for fans who couldn't get enough of these timeless productions. Meanwhile, on the ballet stage, Anna Pavlova mesmerized crowds with her ethereal performance in Swan Lake. Her graceful movements and emotive storytelling left an indelible mark on the history of dance. In the realm of science, Rosalind Franklin made significant strides in her research on X-ray crystallography. Little did she know that her work would lay the foundation for unlocking the structure of DNA years later. Politics took center stage as well, with Leon Trotsky making waves in 1920. As a prominent figure in Russian politics, his influence reverberated throughout history during this tumultuous time. Artistic expression flourished through various mediums. A Heath Robinson drawing brought whimsical inventions to life while a poster showcasing HMS Hood showcased the might and power of warships during this era. Economic landscapes were also depicted through visual representations like maps; one such map showcased Ceylon's tea industry plantations - a testament to its importance as a global exporter at that time. The iconic RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog emerged as an enduring symbol within popular culture during this decade. This American lithograph poster from c1920 captured hearts and minds alike with its nostalgic charm. Literature enthusiasts delighted in revisiting Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol. " Harold Copping's illustration from a 1920 edition transported readers back into Bob Cratchit's humble home alongside Tiny Tim—a heartwarming reminder of compassion and redemption. Entertainment thrived thanks to works like "Beggars Opera, " which enthralled theatergoers with its satirical take on society.