Benefit Collection (#6)

Prometheus Bound (c1640-1645). Greek mythology. Prometheus, one of the Titans, stole fire from Haephaestus for benefit of mankind

Red Cross Banana Auction
Washington D.C.: November 14, 1925. An auction of bananas for the benefit of the Red Cross

Society Women In Benefit Play
Washington D.C.: 1931. Society women in Washington, DC perform at a benefit for the Girl Scouts at Constitution Hall

Sale of Fancy-Work in the Grounds of Harlesden House, for the Benefit of the United Society for Irish Church Missions, 1853

Fancy Fair in the Pavilion, Brighton, for the Benefit of the Brighton Dispensary, Uk, 1851 Engraving

MON BRAVE From the Painting by J. Hennessy, in the Exhibition the Benefit of the Distressed Peasantry of France

Teamwork, artwork F007 / 0282
Teamwork, artwork

Benefits of teamwork, artwork F007 / 0258
Benefits of teamwork, artwork

Maternity Grant Poster
Maternity grant poster, 1973 Date: 1973

Party & barter - benefit Nassau art teachers scholarship fund Coca Cola Plant, Rockville Centre. Poster announcing party for the benefit of the Nassau Art Teachers Scholarship Fund

Southside Parent Teachers Assn. presents Southside Varsity Band concert, high school auditorium, Rockville Centre Benefit students loan fund

Concert at Lyon, 1866
A band performs on stage at a benefit concert at Lyon. Date: 1866

Keep Fit / Side Stretch
A side stretch, performed in the open air for added health benefit. Date: 1930s

Sterol-enriched margarine. Sterols are naturally occurring substances present in the diet as minor components of vegetable and seed oils

Root fungus, light micrograph
Root fungus. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a root containing fungal hyphae called endotrophic mycorrhiza. The hyphae (green and blue)

Rosie Dolly - Marion Davies benefit soiree
Left to right Rene Torres, Irving Netcher, Mrs Skeets Gallagher, Eddie Sutherland, unknown male and Rosie Dolly at Marion Davies benefit soiree, New York, June 1934 1934

BRT Band
Locker Room. Railroad Mens Building. - Members of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Employees Benefit Association Band in the locker room of the mens building

BRTEBA office
Secretarys Office B.R.T.E.B.A. Interior of the secretarys office of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Employees Benefit Association; two men are sated at desks, calendar for February 19

Election Results at the Carlton Club, London, 1892
Engraving showing the hall of the Carlton Club, with a large group of members watching the notice boards for news of the General Election of 1892

Riders in Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a pair of cowboys on horseback, riding through a burnt forest, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. In March 1872 President Grant made Yellowstone a National Park

Golden Gate Road and Imperial Rock, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing the mountainous landscape of Golden Gate Road and Imperial Rock, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. In March 1872 President Grant made Yellowstone a National Park

Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner River, Yellowstone, 1874
Engraving of the spectacular landscape of volcanic rocks and springs at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, with some tiny tourists in the foreground to emphasize the scale, 1874

Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiners River, Yellowstone, 1874
Engraving, made from a photograph taken by Mr Serjeant Sleigh, of the Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiners River, Yellowstone, 1874

Collecting the first pension cheque at the post office
Collecting the first weekly pension instalment at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act was introduced by David Lloyd George in 1908 with the first pensions available on the 1st of January 1909

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a group of characters standing in the hall of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. The visage of the visitors hints a number of different nationalities

Fire-Hole Basin, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing the log cabins of Henderson and Klamers Hotel, Fire-Hole Basin, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. In March 1872 President Grant made Yellowstone a National Park

Hells Half Acre, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing Hells Half Acre viewed from the North, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. A large amount of steam can be seen issuing from the hot springs that characterise this part of Yellowstone Park

Upper Fire-Hole, Yellowstone National Park, 1874
Engraving showing the Upper Fire-Hole, viewed from the direction of the Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone National Park, 1874

Gibbon Canyon, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a wagon fording the river in Gibbon Canyon, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. In March 1872 President Grant made Yellowstone a National Park

A City on Saturn
The spider-like inhabitants of Saturn build their cities in volcanic craters, not only for protection but to benefit from the warm temperatures

Opening of the South Devon and Tavistock Railway
The South Devon and Tavistock Railway was inaugurated on the 21st June 1859. The event was celebrated with great festivity as the opening of the line would benefit greatly the trade between Plymouth

Dancing Women
A highly improbable dance performed for the benefit of a European visitor : the anonymous Italian artist has given free rein to his imagination

Red Guards Petrograd
The Red Guard spend much of the time driving round the streets of Petrograd waving their guns for the benefit of photographers

Peter at Amsterdam
Peter travels Europe in quest of knowledge : at Amsterdam a naval battle is staged for his benefit. On his return he will strengthen Russias maritime resources

Winter Palace Stormed
The storming of the Winter Palace by the insurgents. This photo is a reconstruction, staged for the benefit of the camera !

Society Enrollment Doc
A large certificate for the Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Widows and Orphans Fund, showing a widow and family saved from Want

China Land Reform 1951
Another land reform benefit - a new ox on the communal farm. Date: 1951

Dole Queue 1911
Unemployed workers queue for the dole - the statutory unemployment benefit

Hospitals / USA / Bellevue
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL, NEW YORK A critical case: a bedside consultation for the benefit of students and nurses

Crystal Palace Fireworks
Brooks Benefit : there is a day-time display (!) at 2pm and a night display which, the organisers promise us, will be indescribably grand

Benefit Soc. Certificate
Allegorical depictions of suffering, succour, prudence, sickness & acts of God. Also carpenters, masons, weavers, printers, blacksmiths, farm worker, bricklayers & engineer

Letting with Leeches
A seated gentleman and a riders steed take benefit of blood letting, courtesy of some water-bound leeches

Trade / Shops / Shopping
Children sent out shopping by their mother : the cat also hopes to benefit

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"Preserving the Past: A Journey through Historical Benefits" Step aboard the Locomotive Pacific at Southern Miniature Railway in Woking, En and embark on a captivating journey through time. Explore the rich history of benefits that have left their mark on society. Uncover the secrets behind Lincoln Assassination Playbill, a haunting reminder of a tragic event that sparked change. Delve into James Southerton's benefit cricket match memento from the 19th century, transporting you to an era filled with sporting camaraderie. Discover Thomas Hilder's Fairy Soap Advert, showcasing how even everyday products can contribute to societal well-being. Marvel at Ostend Bathing Machines, providing not only leisure but also accessibility for all. Witness Lloyd George's Maternity Insurance Benefit poster, highlighting progressive steps towards ensuring support for mothers during childbirth. Reflect upon Le Paquet de L'Orphelin postcard from World War I, symbolizing unity and aid amidst chaos. Pay homage to RMS Titanic's collection of memorabilia on its centenary in 2012 - a poignant reminder of human resilience and remembrance. Be moved by Tsarevich of Russia selling daisies to aid TB patients; one small act making a significant impact. Glimpse into France during World War II with National Lottery posters offering hope amid adversity. Finally, bid farewell alongside Joseph Grimaldi as he takes his final bow at his Farewell Benefit - celebrating laughter and joy brought forth by this beloved actor and clown. These historical artifacts remind us of our collective responsibility to uplift others and create positive change. They serve as reminders that every action has the potential to make a difference - no matter how big or small.