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"Circa: A Glimpse into the Timeless Expressions of Art, Fashion, and History" Step back in time to the early 20th century as we explore the captivating world of "circa

Background imageCirca Collection: Franz marc, Expressionist style painting circa 1913-14

Franz marc, Expressionist style painting circa 1913-14

Background imageCirca Collection: Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

Background imageCirca Collection: Flower Vendors, Easter Display, New York City, USA, c. 1904 (b / w photo)

Flower Vendors, Easter Display, New York City, USA, c. 1904 (b / w photo)
5863113 Flower Vendors, Easter Display, New York City, USA, c.1904 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageCirca Collection: Freikorps unit takes to the streets in Berlin during unrest in the years of the Weimar Republic

Freikorps unit takes to the streets in Berlin during unrest in the years of the Weimar Republic. Circa 1923

Background imageCirca Collection: Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer

Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub
5242663 Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760.

Background imageCirca Collection: Detail of a woodcut depicting a Japanese domestic scene with women playing musical instruments

Detail of a woodcut depicting a Japanese domestic scene with women playing musical instruments
528955 Detail of a woodcut depicting a Japanese domestic scene with women playing musical instruments. Circa 1809-1813 by Eizan Kikukawa (1787-1867).; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCirca Collection: World War I poster for wartime savings. Circa 1914-15

World War I poster for wartime savings. Circa 1914-15
528966 World War I poster for wartime savings. Circa 1914-15; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCirca Collection: World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15

World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15
528965 World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCirca Collection: Early film poster for l'Arroseur Arrose screened by the Lumiere Brothers circa 1895

Early film poster for l'Arroseur Arrose screened by the Lumiere Brothers circa 1895
528956 Early film poster for l'Arroseur Arrose screened by the Lumiere Brothers circa 1895.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCirca Collection: The Bowery, looking East, Rockaway, New York, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo)

The Bowery, looking East, Rockaway, New York, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo)
3964094 The Bowery, looking East, Rockaway, New York, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Background imageCirca Collection: Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo)

Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo)
3964086 Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Background imageCirca Collection: Plan of London, England c. 1300. From Historical Atlas, published 1923

Plan of London, England c. 1300. From Historical Atlas, published 1923
2603529 Plan of London, England c. 1300. From Historical Atlas, published 1923..

Background imageCirca Collection: Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe

Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer
5242662 Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760.

Background imageCirca Collection: Venice depicted with a procession by the Doge of Venice. 17th Century (chromolithograph)

Venice depicted with a procession by the Doge of Venice. 17th Century (chromolithograph)
529216 Venice depicted with a procession by the Doge of Venice. 17th Century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCirca Collection: Heraldic achievement of William Mather of Salop (Shropshire, England) circa 1600

Heraldic achievement of William Mather of Salop (Shropshire, England) circa 1600
5669023 Heraldic achievement of William Mather of Salop (Shropshire, England) circa 1600; Photo © AF Fotografie.

Background imageCirca Collection: Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France. Circa 1850

Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France. Circa 1850
5304864 Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France. Circa 1850.; (add.info.: Illustration showing the Chateau de Praslin in the Aube region of France)

Background imageCirca Collection: The trading post established by the British East India Company at Surat, India, c.1680

The trading post established by the British East India Company at Surat, India, c.1680
2956650 The trading post established by the British East India Company at Surat, India, c.1680, from 'British Merchant Adventurers', publ

Background imageCirca Collection: Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo)

Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo)
3964092 Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Background imageCirca Collection: Man Peddling Vegetables, Tokyo, Japan, Carpenter Collection, 1890 (b/w photo)

Man Peddling Vegetables, Tokyo, Japan, Carpenter Collection, 1890 (b/w photo)
3964088 Man Peddling Vegetables, Tokyo, Japan, Carpenter Collection, 1890 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Background imageCirca Collection: Poster depicting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. From the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dated circa 1870

Poster depicting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. From the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dated circa 1870
528954 Poster depicting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. From the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dated circa 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCirca Collection: St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving)

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving)
535466 St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars)

Background imageCirca Collection: Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)

Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)
529855 Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III and Empress Marie fedorovna of Russia with their children)

Background imageCirca Collection: Left: Reed pen with a split nib from the Roman Era in Egypt circa 1st Century AD

Left: Reed pen with a split nib from the Roman Era in Egypt circa 1st Century AD
527709 Left: Reed pen with a split nib from the Roman Era in Egypt circa 1st Century AD. On the right Styli (three stylus pens) used in the Roman Empire c2nd Century AD

Background imageCirca Collection: Map of the world circa 1870 with possessions of the British Empire coloured red

Map of the world circa 1870 with possessions of the British Empire coloured red. The map first appeared in Fullartons Royal Illustrated Atlas, published 1864

Background imageCirca Collection: Muriel Quackenbush in Surf Chair at Bathing Beach, Washington DC, USA, 1922 (b/w photo)

Muriel Quackenbush in Surf Chair at Bathing Beach, Washington DC, USA, 1922 (b/w photo)
5858521 Muriel Quackenbush in Surf Chair at Bathing Beach, Washington DC, USA, 1922 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Babe Ruth, Major League Baseball Player, Boston Red Sox, Portrait, 1919 (b/w photo)

Babe Ruth, Major League Baseball Player, Boston Red Sox, Portrait, 1919 (b/w photo)
5858489 Babe Ruth, Major League Baseball Player, Boston Red Sox, Portrait, 1919 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Young Boy Eating Ice Cream on Beach, Washington DC, USA, June 1924 (b/w photo)

Young Boy Eating Ice Cream on Beach, Washington DC, USA, June 1924 (b/w photo)
3703254 Young Boy Eating Ice Cream on Beach, Washington DC, USA, June 1924 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); UIG

Background imageCirca Collection: kitsch / souvenir, flower wreath in hearth form, lithograph, Germany, circa 1895

kitsch / souvenir, flower wreath in hearth form, lithograph, Germany, circa 1895, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Background imageCirca Collection: kitsch/cards/souvenir, car as flower vase, scrap-picture, Italy, circa 1987

kitsch/cards/souvenir, car as flower vase, scrap-picture, Italy, circa 1987, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Background imageCirca Collection: Clovelly Devon circa 1960

Clovelly Devon circa 1960

Background imageCirca Collection: ‘Monaco Monte-Carlo au pays du soleil 1922 Tourism Poster showing the view from Jardin Exotique de

‘Monaco Monte-Carlo au pays du soleil 1922 Tourism Poster showing the view from Jardin Exotique de Monaco across to the harbour

Background imageCirca Collection: Clovelly Devon circa 1989

Clovelly Devon circa 1989

Background imageCirca Collection: Nevada, Las Vegas, Fremont East, Circa Resort and Casino

Nevada, Las Vegas, Fremont East, Circa Resort and Casino

Background imageCirca Collection: Inca Wall, Cusco, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Inca Wall, Cusco, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
12 angle stone detail on Inca Wall in Cusco, Cuzco Imperial City. Inca Rocas Palace, circa 13th century located on the Hatun Rumiyoc Street. Solid rock construction

Background imageCirca Collection: Lady Liberty on Telephone, 'Hello! This is Liberty Speaking, Billions of Dollars are Needed

Lady Liberty on Telephone, "Hello! This is Liberty Speaking, Billions of Dollars are Needed and Needed Now"
Lady Liberty on Telephone, " Hello! This is Liberty Speaking, Billions of Dollars are Needed and Needed Now", World War I Poster, by Z.P. Nikolaki, USA, 1918

Background imageCirca Collection: Silhouette of Soldier with Rifle and Bayonet, 'Be Ready! Join Now', World War I Recruitment Poster

Silhouette of Soldier with Rifle and Bayonet, "Be Ready! Join Now", World War I Recruitment Poster
Silhouette of Soldier with Rifle and Bayonet, " Be Ready! Join Now", World War I Recruitment Poster, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, United Kingdom, 1915

Background imageCirca Collection: Cordiform World Map, 1536

Cordiform World Map, 1536
Map of 1536, Finaeus, Orontius

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Norma Talmadge, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Actress Norma Talmadge, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5863183 Actress Norma Talmadge, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Woman with Model Yacht, Conservatory Lake, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA

Woman with Model Yacht, Conservatory Lake, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service
5863180 Woman with Model Yacht, Conservatory Lake, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, 1915 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Florence Fair, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1925 (b/w photo)

Actress Florence Fair, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1925 (b/w photo)
5863140 Actress Florence Fair, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Corinne Griffith, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Actress Corinne Griffith, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5863139 Actress Corinne Griffith, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress May Collins, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Actress May Collins, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5863138 Actress May Collins, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858544 Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York

Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York, USA
5858533 Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, June 1917 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Ruth Dwyer, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1922 (b/w photo)

Actress Ruth Dwyer, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1922 (b/w photo)
5858558 Actress Ruth Dwyer, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Lilyan Tashman, Fashion Portrait in Canton Crepe Dress, Bain News Service, 1920 (b/w photo)

Actress Lilyan Tashman, Fashion Portrait in Canton Crepe Dress, Bain News Service, 1920 (b/w photo)
5858550 Actress Lilyan Tashman, Fashion Portrait in Canton Crepe Dress, Bain News Service, 1920 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Mary Minter, Fashion Portrait in Long Taffeta Dress with Velvet Ribbon, Bain News Service

Actress Mary Minter, Fashion Portrait in Long Taffeta Dress with Velvet Ribbon, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858554 Actress Mary Minter, Fashion Portrait in Long Taffeta Dress with Velvet Ribbon, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageCirca Collection: Actress Elaine Hammerstein, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Actress Elaine Hammerstein, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858548 Actress Elaine Hammerstein, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection



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"Circa: A Glimpse into the Timeless Expressions of Art, Fashion, and History" Step back in time to the early 20th century as we explore the captivating world of "circa. " From Franz Marc's mesmerizing Expressionist style painting circa 1913-14, which evokes emotions through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, to a black-and-white photograph capturing Flower Vendors during an Easter Display in bustling New York City around 1904. Delve into history with Heinrich Schliemann, a German archaeologist who unearthed ancient treasures like no other. His discoveries from C018 / 7037 transport us to lost civilizations and ignite our curiosity about past cultures. Witness the unrest during the Weimar Republic as Freikorps units take to the streets of Berlin. These powerful images depict a turbulent era where tensions ran high and change was on the horizon. Celebrities grace our collection too. Actress Norma Talmadge captivates us with her timeless beauty in a portrait taken by Bain News Service in 1921. Her elegance is matched only by actress Florence Fair's fashion portrait from 1925 or Corinne Griffith's stunning portrayal captured also by Bain News Service in 1921. But it's not just Hollywood that takes center stage; athletes like Suzanne Lenglen make their mark too. This French Tennis Player exudes strength and determination in her portrait from 1921 – an inspiration for generations to come. Traveling further back, we find ourselves amidst World War I as police officers stand guard at a Draft Registration Office in New York City during June 1917. The intensity of this moment is palpable through Bain News Service's lens. Lastly, let your imagination soar across continents as you gaze upon Luis Rosendo's photograph showcasing an Inca Wall standing tall against time itself – reminding us of Peru's rich heritage dating back centuries.