Accounting Collection (#2)

The VAT taxman from Customs and Excise. February 1980

Account Book (Le livre de comptes). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Account Book (Le livre de comptes)

Safe Money, 1898 or later. Creator: Victor Dubreuil
Safe Money, 1898 or later

The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master: Industry and Idleness, plate 4, September 30, 1747

Jan Uytenbogaert (The Gold Weigher), 1639. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Jan Uytenbogaert (The Gold Weigher), 1639

Ancient ceremony of Chopping Sticks, and Counting Horse-shoes and Hob-nails... 1844
Ancient ceremony of Chopping Sticks, and Counting Horse-shoes and Hob-nails, in the Court of the Exchequer, 1844. London aldermen performing a traditional custom

Etats-Unis d Amerique 1865 - 7th Regt. of New-York, 1865. Creator: Draner
Etats-Unis d Amerique 1865 - 7th Regt. of New-York, 1865

The Secret-Office, at the General Post Office, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Secret-Office, at the General Post Office, 1844. Workers at the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London. The sensation produced by the recent cases of letters being opened at

BALANCING THE BOOKS
An accountant checks his ledger and balances his books before rubber stamping them. Date: 1930s

A Money Scrivener, January 1, 1801. January 1, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Money Scrivener, January 1, 1801

Good Speculation!, August 10, 1799. August 10, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Good Speculation!, August 10, 1799

La Comptabilite, 1903. Creator: Unknown
La Comptabilite, 1903. Accounting. Study of a woman doing her accounts. After a lithograph by Henri Patrice Dillon. From " La Revue De L Art Ancien et Moderne" - Volume XIV

I do thee no wrong, didst not thou agree with me for a penny, 19th century. Creator: W Holl
I do thee no wrong, didst not thou agree with me for a penny, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Matthew 20: 13: But he answered one of them, and said, Friend

Motto - for Office use - Keep your books well balanced. An accountant does his best to do just this in front of his Junior staff, unaware that the boss is arriving...! Date: 1907

Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cottons Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861. The scene on the morning of Sunday, 23rd June 1861; firefighters train hoses on the blaze as a crowd of spectators

The industrious apprentice a favourite... plate IV of Industry and Idleness, 1747
The industrious apprentice a favourite, and entrusted by his master, plate IV of Industry and Idleness, 1747; the industrious apprentice stands with his master in the counting house

Managed Houses General Office, Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Managed Houses General Office, Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys had many tied houses in the 1960s. Here, in their headquarters in Huntsman House in Leeds

Something Wrong Somewhere, c1850. Artist: Charles Green
Something Wrong Somewhere, c1850. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Making Up Accounts, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Making Up Accounts, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Carlos Roloff, (1842-1907), 1920s
General Carlos Roloff, born in East Prussia in 1842 was bookkeeper in the Caibarien in 1869. Revolted in the Villas in 1869

Settling accounts among the militiamen, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Settling accounts among the militiamen, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896

NAST: LABOR & CAPITAL, 1871. Put Yourself in His Place. An anti-labor union cartoon of 1871 by Thomas Nast

Jacob Akkersdijk Portrait Pieter Anthony van Waesberge
Jacob Akkersdijk, Portrait of Pieter Anthony van Waesberge, portrait painting footage linen oil painting canvas, Standing rectangular portrait of man depicting Pieter Anthony van Waesberge (1812-1870)

Settlement Of Accounts By The Brotherhood Of Charite-Dieu And Notre-Dame Of The Recovery Of Rouen In 1466. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In Livre Des Comptes Of The Society

Textile workers collecting their pay, 1890s
Payday in the weaving department of a textile mill, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Facsimile from the book of accounts of the Coopers Company, 1576, (1893). Hazlitt, Livery Companies of London. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Artist: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Egyptian monthly accounts from the archive of a temple, similar to a modern spreadsheet in analysis. From the Louvres collection

The Senator, 19th century

Looking into the Accounts, 1861. Mr Bull, the representative of the British people, hangs up his coat and hat, ready for a long stint of checking the nations finances

Manager talking with the accountant - Scanned 1881 Engraving

The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886

Wool and silk tapestry depicting a banker making a loan transaction and recorded in the ledger. Arithmetic. 1520, approx. Tournai

The Le(d)ger by Jack Gordge
A picture of an accountant tied to his accounting books with images of his own expenses at the races swirling around him. Date: 27th September 1927

Paying Hostess ca 1670 Oil canvas 37 1 / 4 x 43 3 / 4
Artokoloro

GEORGIA: FARMER, 1938. A home supervisor showing Mrs. Pope, a farmers wife, how to keep account book for their farm in Irwinville, Georgia. Photograph by John Vachon, 1938

The Tax Collectors, 1550 (panel)
BAL87507 The Tax Collectors, 1550 (panel) by Roejmerswaelen, Marinus van (c.1493-1567); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: similar to " Two Tax Gatherers")

The Counting House, 1827 (engraving)
XJF862557 The Counting House, 1827 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in " A Representation of the Manufacturing of Earthenware")

Jan Uytenbogaert The Goldweigher, 1639 (etching & drypoint)
XJF416587 Jan Uytenbogaert The Goldweigher, 1639 (etching & drypoint) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 25x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Tax Gatherers, c. 1540 (oil on panel)
XIR172605 Two Tax Gatherers, c.1540 (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); 92.1x74.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Tax Collector, 1543 (oil on canvas)
XAL182069 The Tax Collector, 1543 (oil on canvas) by Vos, Paul (fl.1543); Galleria Sabauda, Turin, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

ENGLISH TAX CARTOON, 1843. After the originals in the Queens collection

The effects of WW1 on French Food Prices - BEFORE (1 / 2)
The Household Accounts The effects of the First World War on French Food Prices - in 1916 (1/2) Date: circa 1916

The effects of WW1 on French Food Prices - AFTER (2 / 2)
The Household Accounts The effects of the First World War on French Food Prices - in 1918 (2/2) Date: circa 1918

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A page from the account book of James Madison (1751-1836), showing an entry from 1756
MADISON: ACCOUNT BOOK. A page from the account book of James Madison (1751-1836), showing an entry from 1756

Madison: Account Book
MADISON: ACCOUNT BOOK. A page from the account book of James Madison (1751-1836), showing an entry from 1762

Middle Class Prize Wives
Woman, women, wife, housewife Mr Punchs Four Prize Middle Class Wives. The wife as cook, intellectual companion, clerk and tennis partner! Date: 1889

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"Unveiling the Ancient Roots: Accounting through Egyptian and Assyrian Counting Systems" Discover the fascinating origins as we delve into the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Assyria. These early societies laid the foundation for modern-day bookkeeping practices, showcasing their remarkable understanding of numbers and trade. Step back in time to 1828 with a Trade Card for Charles Skipper, Letter Press, and Lithographic Printer. This artifact provides a glimpse into how accounting was intertwined with commerce during this era. Traveling to Dead Ox Flat in Malheur County, Oregon, in 1939, we witness Dorothea Lange capturing poignant moments where even FSA borrowers meticulously kept accounts of their loans. Their dedication to record-keeping reflects the importance they placed on financial responsibility amidst challenging times. In Washington D. C. , 1942, meet an extraordinary woman named Gordon Parks who defied societal norms by supporting her family of six solely on her salary as a government charwoman. Her meticulous budgeting skills serve as a testament to the power in managing personal finances. Art has also immortalized accounting's significance throughout history. "The Money Changers, " depicted both in oil on panel and engraving form from different eras, showcases how money-handling has always been an integral part of society's fabric. Journey further into Bishop Hill in 1938 with William Spiecker's captivating photograph capturing an accounting desk - symbolizing order amidst communal living arrangements. Witness Fats Waller's signature on a receipt from March 1st, 1937 - reminding us that even renowned musicians relied on accurate record-keeping for their financial transactions. Explore vintage photographs depicting clerks diligently at work using traditional office technology while gaining insight into Port Sunlight's General Offices' bustling atmosphere captured through black-and-white photography. Lastly, transport yourself to the progressive era of women workers utilizing modern office technology during the 1930s.