Turn Of The Century Collection

"Capturing the Essence of the Turn of the Century: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the turn of the century, where imagination and creativity flourished

Turn Of The Century Collection: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786257 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786256 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Naturalist John Muir

Naturalist John Muir
California: c. 1900 A photograph of author and naturalist John Muir and his dog

Turn Of The Century Collection: Fairies by the Brook, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Fairies by the Brook, 1895 (oil on canvas)
5615403 Fairies by the Brook, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Pirner, Max (1854-1929); 99x61 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Austrian, out of copyright

Turn Of The Century Collection: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (drawing)

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (drawing)
3760761 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (drawing) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); (add.info.: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling)

Turn Of The Century Collection: A woman examining an invitation, Salon des Cent

A woman examining an invitation, Salon des Cent
6279920 A woman examining an invitation, Salon des Cent by Rocher, E. (fl.c.1895); (add.info.: Salon des Cent, advertisement poster); Photo © Barbara Singer

Turn Of The Century Collection: Middle Eastern home

Middle Eastern home
3791157 Middle Eastern home; (add.info.: Middle Eastern home, hospitality - 1913 illustration based on travel in the Holy Land Everyday Life in the Holy Land, by James Neil, 1913); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Sifting wheat

Sifting wheat
3791146 Sifting wheat; (add.info.: Woman sifting harvested wheat - 1913 illustration based on travel in the Holy Land Everyday Life in the Holy Land, by James Neil, 1913); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Leopards hunting

Leopards hunting
3791142 Leopards hunting; (add.info.: Leopards hunting gazelles in the Jordan river valley - 1913 illustration based on travel in the Holy Land Everyday Life in the Holy Land, by James Neil)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Keble College, Oxford

Keble College, Oxford
3790923 Keble College, Oxford; (add.info.: Keble College, Oxford University. Chapel. Postcard 1900s); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: New College, Oxford

New College, Oxford
3790921 New College, Oxford; (add.info.: New College, Oxford University. Postcard 1900s); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Cantrell & Cochranes Belfast Ginger Ale

Cantrell & Cochranes Belfast Ginger Ale
3786287 Cantrell & Cochranes Belfast Ginger Ale; (add.info.: Cantrell & Cochranes Belfast Ginger Ale - advertisement. With illustration of woman with a dog on a boat. Fashions of period ( c)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Useful Exotic Plants

Useful Exotic Plants
3786188 Useful Exotic Plants:; (add.info.: Useful Exotic Plants: Pampas grass (South America), 1909. (French: Plantes Utiles Exotiques: Le gynerion argente). Harvested in Brasil and Argentina

Turn Of The Century Collection: Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade

Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade
3786160 Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade; (add.info.: Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade, 1908. (Vienna?). Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, King of Croatia, Apostolic King of Hungary

Turn Of The Century Collection: San Fernando Street, Cienfuegos, Cuba

San Fernando Street, Cienfuegos, Cuba
3786135 San Fernando Street, Cienfuegos, Cuba; (add.info.: San Fernando Street, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Early 20th century postcard.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Simon Bolivar Avenue, Havana, Cuba

Simon Bolivar Avenue, Havana, Cuba
3786133 Simon Bolivar Avenue, Havana, Cuba; (add.info.: Simon Bolivar Avenue, Havana, Cuba. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Residences a Vedada, 17th Street, Havana, Cuba

Residences a Vedada, 17th Street, Havana, Cuba
3786122 Residences a Vedada, 17th Street, Havana, Cuba; (add.info.: Residences a Vedada, 17th Street, Havana, Cuba. Early 20th century postcard.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Linea Street, Vedado, Havanna, Cuba

Linea Street, Vedado, Havanna, Cuba
3786114 Linea Street, Vedado, Havanna, Cuba; (add.info.: Linea Street, Vedado, Havanna, Cuba. Pre - 1902 postcard.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Electric tram in Paris, France

Electric tram in Paris, France
3787540 Electric tram in Paris, France; (add.info.: Electric tram in Paris, France. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Promenade on the Ganges, India

Promenade on the Ganges, India
3787680 Promenade on the Ganges, India; (add.info.: Promenade on the Ganges, India. Early 20th century illustration from Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Francois Arago

Francois Arago
3787674 Francois Arago; (add.info.: Francois Arago - with depiction of aerolite (meteorite of silicate minerals) falling in daylight

Turn Of The Century Collection: Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren

Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren
3787655 Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren. Creating the illusion of swimming in the sea by lying on a painted cover)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash

Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash
3787650 Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash.; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash. Filming a train crash on model railway set)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Western Wall in Jerusalem

Western Wall in Jerusalem
3787550 Western Wall in Jerusalem; (add.info.: Western Wall in Jerusalem (French: Le mur des lamentations a Jerusalem'). Illustration on Liebig collectible card

Turn Of The Century Collection: Vienna at night: Stallburggasse

Vienna at night: Stallburggasse
3786191 Vienna at night: Stallburggasse; (add.info.: Vienna at night: Stallburggasse. Austria. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Graben, Vienna, Austria

Graben, Vienna, Austria
3786174 Graben, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Graben, Vienna, Austria. C.1920s.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Bregenz, Austria: wharf and post building

Bregenz, Austria: wharf and post building
3786167 Bregenz, Austria: wharf and post building; (add.info.: Bregenz, Austria: wharf and post building. C. 1900.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine

Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine
3785597 Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine; (add.info.: Train station, Sevastopol, Ukraine.On Black Sea coast of the Crimea peninsula. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Bedouin tent

Bedouin tent
3788014 Bedouin tent; (add.info.: Bedouin tent from early 20th century. After photo by Bonfils Jewish Encyclopedia volume XII 1906. Talmud - Zweifel); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: The Cat Family: Lynx - illustration

The Cat Family: Lynx - illustration
3787593 The Cat Family: Lynx - illustration; (add.info.: The Cat Family: Lynx - illustration on Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: I Felini'/ Cats'). Early 20th century

Turn Of The Century Collection: Funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius, Gulf of Naples

Funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius, Gulf of Naples
3787568 Funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius, Gulf of Naples; (add.info.: Funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius, Gulf of Naples, Italy. Volcano)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Judaean Mountains

Judaean Mountains
3787558 Judaean Mountains; (add.info.: Judaean Mountains (French: Dans les montagnes de Judee'). Illustration on Liebig collectible card. Series: En Palestine ('In Palestine'). 1920

Turn Of The Century Collection: Scottish womens fashion: 1903

Scottish womens fashion: 1903
3786462 Scottish womens fashion: 1903; (add.info.: Scottish womens fashion: 1903. Illustration High Street, Edinburgh of period in background. C. 1936. Princes Street Parade: A Century of Fashion)

Turn Of The Century Collection: A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad

A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad
3786405 A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad; (add.info.: A. Kiffls Cafe Posthof, Karlsbad (Czech: Karlovy Vary). C. 1913. Spa town in modern day Czech Republic.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Teplitz - Schonau

Teplitz - Schonau
3786398 Teplitz - Schonau; (add.info.: Teplitz - Schonau (modern day Teplice, Czech Republic). C. 1900. Spa town.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Japanese surprise attack at Port Arthur

Japanese surprise attack at Port Arthur
3788377 Japanese surprise attack at Port Arthur; (add.info.: Japanese surprise attack at Port Arthur (1904). The Japanese raid on Port Arthur was the opening engagement of the Russo-Japanese War

Turn Of The Century Collection: The Russian bear pacified by the Japanese

The Russian bear pacified by the Japanese
3788369 The Russian bear pacified by the Japanese; (add.info.: The Russian bear pacified by the Japanese, an allusion to the Japanese victories in Korea early in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Japanese workers feeding silk worms

Japanese workers feeding silk worms
3788317 Japanese workers feeding silk worms; (add.info.: Japanese workers feeding silk worms, late Meiji period (1868-1912)

Turn Of The Century Collection: General Kuroki Tamemoto of Japan

General Kuroki Tamemoto of Japan
3788316 General Kuroki Tamemoto of Japan; (add.info.: General Kuroki Tamemoto (1844-1923) of Japan commanded Japanese forces in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5). Not, caption in German

Turn Of The Century Collection: The Imperial messenger visits the Ise Shrine, Japan

The Imperial messenger visits the Ise Shrine, Japan
3788289 The Imperial messenger visits the Ise Shrine, Japan; (add.info.: The Imperial messenger visits the Ise Shrine, Japan)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Banzai-raku dance, at the Grand Imperial Banquet, Japan

Banzai-raku dance, at the Grand Imperial Banquet, Japan
3788286 Banzai-raku dance, at the Grand Imperial Banquet, Japan; (add.info.: Banzai-raku dance dance, at the Grand Imperial Banquet, Japan)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Japanese barge in the Sea of Japan

Japanese barge in the Sea of Japan
3788281 Japanese barge in the Sea of Japan; (add.info.: Japanese barge in the Sea of Japan, printed in the early 20th century. Japanese postcard, early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: General Oku Yasukata of Japan

General Oku Yasukata of Japan
3788280 General Oku Yasukata of Japan; (add.info.: General Oku Yasukata (1847-1930) of Japan. Caption reads Fuhrer der japaniichen Weitarmee (leader of the Japanese Army)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Hibiya park, Tokyo

Hibiya park, Tokyo
3788278 Hibiya park, Tokyo; (add.info.: Hibiya park, Tokyo. Hibiya park was made public in 1903. The flowers in bloom are Azalea flowers, placing this photograph in April or May, early 20th century)

Turn Of The Century Collection: Wives of the Vietnamese militia

Wives of the Vietnamese militia
3788790 Wives of the Vietnamese militia; (add.info.: Wives of the Vietnamese militia Tonkin, north Vietnam. Postcard used in 1904.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Street view of Dap-Cau, Vietnam

Street view of Dap-Cau, Vietnam
3788782 Street view of Dap-Cau, Vietnam.; (add.info.: Street view of Dap-Cau, Hanoi in the north of Vietnam. Postcard of tinted photograph, early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Moroccan coal sellers

Moroccan coal sellers
3788383 Moroccan coal sellers; (add.info.: Moroccan coal sellers, c.1910. The coal is carried on the backs of donkies. French postcard.); Lebrecht History

Turn Of The Century Collection: Russo-Japanese War

Russo-Japanese War
3788374 Russo-Japanese War; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War (1904-5). The allegorical figures tug at a box of biscuits, standing for Port Arthur. Caption reads: Qui l'aura...? (who will win?)

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"Capturing the Essence of the Turn of the Century: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the turn of the century, where imagination and creativity flourished. Just like Rudyard Kipling's captivating "Just So Stories, " this era was filled with tales that transported readers to fantastical worlds. As we examine an invitation at Salon des Cent, we can almost feel the anticipation and excitement in the air. Artistic expressions were abundant during this period, as seen in "Fairies by the Brook. " The oil on canvas painting brings forth a sense of enchantment, reminding us of magical creatures hiding within nature's embrace. Meanwhile, "Mademoiselle Sylvie" captures a moment frozen in time through printmaking techniques, showcasing elegance and grace. The stage also played host to remarkable performances such as Marguerite Carre portraying Orlanda. Her talent mesmerized audiences and brought characters to life before their very eyes. In contrast, a black-and-white photograph reveals an intimate glimpse into history - Tsar Nicholas II's family photographed in 1905 - reminding us that even royalty faced challenges during these transformative times. Science and intellect thrived too; Albert Einstein and his wife meeting Haim Arlosoroff showcases minds coming together for intellectual exchange. Professor Einstein himself became an icon during this era with his groundbreaking theories reshaping our understanding of physics. Education held great importance as well; University College Oxford stood tall as a symbol of knowledge-seeking individuals striving for excellence. Yet not all moments were serene; occupation on Mount Gurugu reminds us that conflicts marred this time too – specifically highlighting events from Rif War. Amidst it all, spirituality found its place; reading Quran at Registan signifies devotion amidst architectural grandeur – reflecting faith's significance even during periods marked by change. As we reflect upon these diverse snapshots from various realms - literature, artistry, politics, science, and spirituality.