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Boss Collection (page 12)

"The Boss: A Powerful Figure in Various Contexts" Cartoon: Tweed Ring, 1871 - Thomas Nast's powerful indictment of Tweed reveals the corrupt boss manipulating politics

Background imageBoss Collection: Men at Hook Colliery, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Men at Hook Colliery, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A group of men at Hook Colliery, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. They are standing near the aerial ropeway connected to the Margaret shaft, which opened in 1911

Background imageBoss Collection: Interior, St Martins Church, Landshut, Bavaria, Germany

Interior, St Martins Church, Landshut, Bavaria, Germany
Gothic interior of the medieval St Martins Church in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Building began in 1389 and took over 100 years -- the tower alone took 55 years to build

Background imageBoss Collection: Selection and packing of dates at Nefta, Tunisia

Selection and packing of dates at Nefta, Tunisia
The sorting / selection and packing into cases of dates at Nefta, Tunisia

Background imageBoss Collection: Irregular Galata Fireman and their Chief

Irregular Galata Fireman and their Chief
Irregular Galata Fireman and their Boss, Kemer Alty at Constantinople. Date: 1910s

Background imageBoss Collection: Carpet Sellers - Constantinople, Turkey

Carpet Sellers - Constantinople, Turkey
Carpet Selling in the Constantinople Bazaar from an open stall

Background imageBoss Collection: The Monarch 120 Call Connect System

The Monarch 120 Call Connect System
A secretary or receptionist uses a new electronic post office telecommunications device/switchboard unit. A promotional photograph for the Monarch 120 Call Connect System

Background imageBoss Collection: The Bosses visit the factory floor

The Bosses visit the factory floor
Four clearly rather important men (company directors?) visit, or possibly inspect, a printing works. The job at hand at the time of this photograph was the production of wrappers for Penguin

Background imageBoss Collection: Tiny Town carpenters constructing a shop

Tiny Town carpenters constructing a shop
A group of Tiny Town carpenters constructing a shop, part of a Tiny Town exhibition at Olympia, West London

Background imageBoss Collection: Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay

Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay
A letter to Thomas Henry Ismay from twenty of his colleagues and employees on White Star Works headed paper, dated Bootle, 6 February 1899

Background imageBoss Collection: Izmir, Turkey - Thread tanning works

Izmir, Turkey - Thread tanning works
A wool-dyeing factory for the carpet trade at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. The company boss is pictures with a couple of his foreign clients

Background imageBoss Collection: Dictating a Letter

Dictating a Letter
A secretary ensures her next pay rise by assuming an elevated position on the desk of her boss to take a letter. She rests her feet upon his legs

Background imageBoss Collection: Arab Carpentry Shop, Cairo, Egypt

Arab Carpentry Shop, Cairo, Egypt, making screens, furniture, bookstands and Mother-of-pearl inlay

Background imageBoss Collection: Jack Gibson

Jack Gibson, boss of Harrison Gibson furnishers in Ilford

Background imageBoss Collection: A Man and his Secretary

A Man and his Secretary
A secretary in danger from her boss while she takes dictation

Background imageBoss Collection: Lorrain / Claude / Vansomer

Lorrain / Claude / Vansomer
CLAUDE LE LORRAIN alias CLAUDE GELEE French painter, best known for his landscapes

Background imageBoss Collection: TYPIST & BOSS, 1890

TYPIST & BOSS, 1890
A lady typist and her employer

Background imageBoss Collection: John Wilkes / Oval Eng

John Wilkes / Oval Eng
JOHN WILKES English politician and reformer

Background imageBoss Collection: Boss & Secretary

Boss & Secretary
A boss and his secretary poring over papers (1 of 2)

Background imageBoss Collection: Secretary / Boss / Meeting

Secretary / Boss / Meeting
A man runs through a document with his secretary and together they edit it - he points out the mistakes and she writes in the corrections

Background imageBoss Collection: Typing on the Beach

Typing on the Beach
A young woman types a letter on the beach, with her boss or boyfriend beside her

Background imageBoss Collection: Brother & Sister 1924

Brother & Sister 1924
A brother and sister, he wearing spectacles and she holding her toy monkey, pose for a studio photograph, inscribed With love to Aunt Bertha on the reverse




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"The Boss: A Powerful Figure in Various Contexts" Cartoon: Tweed Ring, 1871 - Thomas Nast's powerful indictment of Tweed reveals the corrupt boss manipulating politics. The Cawston Ostrich Farm - South Pasadena, California - Even ostriches have a boss overseeing their activities on this unique farm. The Queen of Hearts, 1930 - John Tenniel's illustration portrays a commanding and authoritative queen ruling over her subjects. Boss Hoss BHC-3 LS3 - This motorcycle exudes power and dominance with its sleek design and roaring engine. Ford Mustang Boss 429 & Boss 302 - These iconic cars embody strength and control on the open road. Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture - An indenture document signifies an apprentice entering into an agreement under the guidance of a skilled boss or mentor. Norwich Cathedral Choir, Looking East, 1898 - In this grand cathedral setting, the choir director takes charge to create harmonious melodies that resonate through history. Mr Bossy Phelps supervising Oxford's Boat construction at Putney in February – A determined leader oversees every detail to ensure excellence in boat building for Oxford University rowing team. American Gangster – Al Capone quizzed by Police – Capone personifies a notorious criminal boss who elicits fear while being interrogated by law enforcement authorities. CM21 5690 Ian Knight BMW – Ian Knight commands attention as he races his BMW with precision and skill. From political corruption to animal farms, illustrations depicting queens or gangsters facing police questioning to automotive powerhouses like motorcycles and classic muscle cars—these diverse examples all showcase different aspects of what it means to be "the boss.