Allowance Collection

TS Mercury - Market Day
Market Day at the Training Ship Mercury - boys spend their small weekly allowance in the institutions shop, with bags of sweets apparently popular

Irish Poets Grace to Short Allowance!, 1805-1810. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
Irish Poets Grace to Short Allowance!, 1805-1810

Socialist deputy promising the moon (retirement) to a poor proletarian (carpenter)
PCT4256340 Socialist deputy promising the moon (retirement) to a poor proletarian (carpenter), in Le Pelerin, Catholic weekly NA'1391 of 30 August 1903 by A

Lloyd - Georges refereshing fruit - 30 / - for every child;it ought to be £30! (photo)
724554 Lloyd - Georges refereshing fruit - 30/- for every child; it ought to be £ 30! (photo) by English Photographer

Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the act of liberalitas, Aurelian relief located in the Arch of Constantine, Antonine period
ALI346594 Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the act of liberalitas, Aurelian relief located in the Arch of Constantine, Antonine period, c.176-180 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Rome

Allowance for Growing! (colour litho)
2814643 Allowance for Growing! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allowance for Growing)

Wards in Chancery (engraving)
1060265 Wards in Chancery (engraving) by Morgan, John (1823-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wards in Chancery. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Treasury at the Pension Day, 1876 (oil on canvas)
BAL241172 The Treasury at the Pension Day, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 52.5x82.5 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

WWI Poster, New scale of separation allowances
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, New scale of Separation Allowances for Soldiers Wives and Children... other dependents. Enlist Today and your dependents will be well provided for

WWI Poster, Soldiers Separation Allowances
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Soldiers Separation Allowances, details of increased rates. Date: 1915

The Optimist & the Pessimist by George Belcher, WW1
The Small One: They seem to think the war will be over very soon now, Mrs Arris The Ohter: I shouldn t be surprised, Mrs. Green; twenty-five shillings a week and me usband away

Dried eggs and bacon for breakfast 1945
Eggs and bacon for breakfast. What is the favourite British breakfast? Why, eggs and bacon, of course! Well, now that the allowance of dried eggs is two packets every four weeks for every grown-up

Piggy bank, side view

Black and white illustration of a ball with a price tag, next to a purse

Black and white illustration of a box of crayons with a price tag, next to a purse

Black and white illustration of a jigsaw puzzle of a snail with a price tag on it, and an open purse

Black and white illustration of a small teddy with a price tag, next to a purse

Black and white illustration of a comic book with a price tag sticking out, next to a purse

CHILD LABOR SCHOLARSHIP. A girl receives a weekly allowance from the New York Child Labor Committee, which enables her to go to school rather than work. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1913

Girl and boy at lemonade stand

Maternity Grant Poster
Maternity grant poster, 1973 Date: 1973

Money box
MODEL RELEASED. Money box. Young boy placing coins into a toy safe

Vagrants Food Ticket, Hinckley Union, Leicestershire
Ticket issued to a vagrant following his departure from the Hinckley Union workhouse, Leicestershire. When he presented it to the specified person (en route to his next destination)

Whitby Parish poor relief voucher for coal
A voucher for a shilling bag of coal, issued as poor relief by the Churchwarden at Whitby, North Yorkshire

Jehoiachin Released
Jehoachin (or Joachin), king of Judah, is released from prison by Evil-Merodach, king of Babylon, who gives him a daily allowance of bread

Daily Issue of Grog
Royal Naval ratings form an orderly queue to receive their daily allowance of GROG - a mixture of rum and water

Food Ration Book 1941
An example of a food ration book

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"From Promises to Reality: The Evolution of Allowance" In a world where promises are made, and dreams seem within reach, the concept of "allowance" takes center stage, and is a word that holds different meanings for various individuals throughout history. From socialist deputies promising retirement benefits to hardworking proletarians, to politicians like Lloyd-George advocating for refreshing fruit allowances for every child, the notion has always been intertwined with societal welfare. Looking back in time, we find Emperor Marcus Aurelius depicted in an act of liberalitas on an ancient relief. This portrayal showcases how even during the Antonine period, allowances were granted as a symbol of generosity and benevolence. Fast forward to more recent times; colorful lithographs illustrate the idea of "Allowance for Growing. " These vibrant images capture the essence of nurturing young minds and bodies through financial support. However, not all instances surrounding allowances have been positive. Engravings depicting wards in Chancery shed light on a darker side - situations where individuals are under legal guardianship due to their inability to manage their own finances responsibly. Yet amidst these complexities emerges another scene - one filled with hope and gratitude. A captivating oil painting titled "The Treasury at Pension Day" depicts individuals eagerly awaiting their well-deserved allowances in 1876. This artwork serves as a reminder that sometimes assistance can bring joy and relief when needed most. As history unfolds further, engravings from World War I showcase posters promoting separation allowances for soldiers fighting on foreign soil. These campaigns aimed to provide financial support not only for those serving but also for their families left behind - highlighting society's recognition of sacrifice and duty. World War II brought its own challenges; dried eggs and bacon became breakfast staples while adverts from the Ministry of Food emphasized rationing measures necessary during this difficult time. Here we witness how allowance took on new forms - ensuring basic necessities were met despite scarcity. Through it all, the optimist and pessimist coexist.