Chairman Collection (page 9)

Sir Brook Watson, Bart. Chairman of Lloyds 1796-1806, c1803, (1928)
Sir Brook Watson, Bart. Chairman of Lloyds 1796-1806, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Sir Edwin Cornwall, 1907. Artist: John Collier
Sir Edwin Cornwall, 1907. Cornwall was Chairman of the London County Council in 1905-1906

Sons of harmony - scene Chandois Street, 1801. Members of a club (possibly The Brilliants ) sitting, asleep, beside a table bearing lighted candles, bottle, glasses and a pipe

Jose Maria Galvez, (1834-1906), 1920s
Jose Maria Galvez. Notable speaker and politician born in Matanzas in 1835. He was the author of the booklet Independence of Cuba (1869) Parallel (1869) in which he defended the independence

The London School Board, the Marquess of Londonerry, 1896. Artist: FTD
The London School Board, the Marquess of Londonerry, 1896. Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart (1852-1915), 6th Marquess of Londonderry, was a Conservative politician

Sir Charles Reed, chairman of the London School Board, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Charles Reed, chairman of the London School Board, 1880. He was instrumental in the setting up of a free public library in the City of London

Right Hon Lord Redesdale, Chairman of Committees of the House of Lords, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Lord Redesdale, Chairman of Committees of the House of Lords, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Sir James Macnaghten Hogg, Bart, MP, KCB, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir James Macnaghten Hogg, Bart, MP, KCB, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church

Daniel R Anthony, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, c1920s. Portrait of American politician Anthony (1870-1931)

In the Studio, Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife Painting, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Michael Peter Ancher
In the Studio, Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife Painting, late 19th-early 20th century. From a private collection

George Washington (1732-99), 1796. Artist: Gilbert Stuart
George Washington (1732-99), 1796. lst President of the USA (1789-1797). National Portrait Gallery, London

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Artist: JJ Scheller
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, dramatist and scientist, with his secretary

Grandmother, 1909. Artist: Alexandre Lunois
Grandmother, 1909. Illustration for Hans Christian Andersens Stories and Adventures, (1909)

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1510 Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1510. The Virgin Mary sits in a chair by the side of a fountain. The infant Jesus is fascinated by the putti playing in the bowl of the fountain

La Grande Loge ( The Royal Box ), 1896-1897. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
La Grande Loge ( The Royal Box ), 1896-1897. From the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Mao Zedong and Lin Biao, China, c1966. Mao (Mao Tse-Tung) (1893-1976), Chinese Communist leader, followed by Lin Biao (1908-1971), Chinese military and political leader

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader, 1960. Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung) (1893-1976) addressing a meeting of the Party faithful

The Three R s; Or, Better Late Than Never, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Three R s; Or, Better Late Than Never, 1870. In February 1870 Forster introduced his Elementary Education Bill in Parliament

Ferrari Testarossa Spider (made for Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli) 1986 Silver with blue trim
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1907 Imperial Conference - Discussions in Whitehall
The Imperial Conference of 1907 - convened in London on 15th April 1907 as the Colonial Conference, concluding on 14th May 1907

Mao Zedong - founding father of Peoples Republic of China
Mao Zedong (Tse-tung) often referred to as Chairman Mao (18931976) - Chinese Communist revolutionary, and the founding father of the Peoples Republic of China

Sir Alexander Fleck (1889-1968), first and last Baron Fleck, chairman of ICI from 1953-1960

Augustus Schell, 1812 - 1884. New York lawyer, politician and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Engraving by John Chester Buttre after a photograph by Mathew Brady

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"Chairman: A Symbol of Power, Revolution, and Unity" From the Cultural Revolution in China to football teams and political figures around the world, the term "chairman" has taken on various meanings throughout history. In China's tumultuous era, Chairman Mao Zedong emerged as a prominent figure through cultural revolution posters that depicted his leadership and ideology. These Chinese Communist propaganda posters showcased Chairman Mao's influence over the masses, with images of him greeting Red Guards in Tiananmen Square. Beyond politics, football teams like Barnet FC in 1936 and Millwall Athletic also had their own chairmen who guided them towards success. The Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team of 1908 exemplified unity under their chairman's guidance. Similarly, Aston Villa Football Club established its legacy since 1896 with strong leadership at its helm. Not limited to sports or politics alone, individuals such as Eleanor Roosevelt made significant contributions as humanitarian leaders. As chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission, she championed equality and justice for all. The concept of a chairman extends beyond geographical boundaries too; South Yemen leader found common ground with Chairman Mao during an official visit where they exchanged greetings. This encounter highlighted how different cultures can connect through shared values. In popular culture references like Ouija boards caution against potential dangers associated with seeking guidance from unknown forces by referring to a "chairman. " It serves as a reminder that power should be handled responsibly. Lastly, no discussion about chairmen would be complete without mentioning Chairman Mao's iconic red book - an embodiment of his teachings and principles that influenced millions across China during his reign.