Class System Collection (#2)

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder
3077831 Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder; (add.info.: Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder)

A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850
3478237 A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea)

Monday Morning, 1850
3478122 Monday Morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Monday Morning depicting father going to work with food and other goods tied in a scarf, while three older children leave for school)

Poverty struck children, 1873
3479526 Poverty struck children, 1873; (add.info.: Middle class male is confronted by two poverty struck children. They have no shoes, little clothing and are clenching themselves for warmth)

A wealthy man tipping, 1850
3478441 A wealthy man tipping, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy man tipping the attendant. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interviewing an Inferior, 1850
3478425 Interviewing an Inferior, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Interviewing an Inferior depicts a dishevelled man being interviewed by his superior with is sat by his desk)

Young children playing together in the street, 1850
3478018 Young children playing together in the street, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young children playing together in the street. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The alcohol leeds to the doom, 1919 (poster)
2435383 The alcohol leeds to the doom, 1919 (poster) by Foldes, Imre (1881-1948); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Hungary. Hungarian Soviet Republic. "The alcohol leeds to the doom")

Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century
5308612 Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century; (add.info)

Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795
5304794 Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795; (add.info.: Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795)

High Life at Midnight, 1769
1574314 High Life at Midnight, 1769; (add.info.: Engraving of the high life at midnight. Print shows a street scene: five upper class men)

Ice supplier, Little Italy, Clerkenwell, London (b/w photo)
8676178 Ice supplier, Little Italy, Clerkenwell, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice supplier, Little Italy, Clerkenwell, London)

Unemployed in Hyde Park, London (b/w photo)
8676296 Unemployed in Hyde Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unemployed in Hyde Park, London)

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635310 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Refuse collection, Sheffield (b/w photo)
8635905 Refuse collection, Sheffield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refuse collection, Sheffield, Yorkshire)

William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673417 William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dobbie (1878-1950)

Charter granted to the Operative Bricklayers Society by the First International, 1865 (litho)
8673407 Charter granted to the Operative Bricklayers Society by the First International, 1865 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dinner hour at Carrow Works (b/w photo)
8673368 Dinner hour at Carrow Works (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner hour at Carrow Works, Colman's Mustard factory, Norwich)

The Only Way Out (litho)
8673353 The Only Way Out (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Only Way Out. Cartoon on state versus private onership of the mining industry in)

George Hicks, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673330 George Hicks, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Hicks (1879-1954)

Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673325 Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Turner (1863-1942)

Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho)
8673324 Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925 (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trades Union Congress Conference, Scarborough, 1925)

A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo)
8673320 A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A B Swales and Mikhail Tomsky)

Blitz, 1940-41: A family eating after raids in the East End of London (b/w photo)
8634819 Blitz, 1940-41: A family eating after raids in the East End of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Steam Engine Makers Society, 1884 (hand coloured engraving on paper)
7485259 Steam Engine Makers Society, 1884 (hand coloured engraving on paper) by Morton, William (b.1826); 49x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Fisherman, South Carolina, c.1925 (platinum print)
8696807 Fisherman, South Carolina, c.1925 (platinum print) by Ulmann, Doris (1882-1934); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Doris Ulmann)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293399 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the butcher. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293398 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the bakery shop. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo)
8676159 A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A court in Shoreditch, London)

A sticker-up of bills on Tower Hill at the rendezvous at the King's Arms, 1774 (watercolour)
7341532 A sticker-up of bills on Tower Hill at the rendezvous at the King's Arms, 1774 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 21.6x18.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A farm scene, 1850
3478427 A farm scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a gentleman speaking with the farmer as the labourer continues to work. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Blessed to Give, 1850
3478243 Blessed to Give, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Blessed to Give'. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1840-1895). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Maids from adjoining terraced houses making the most of 'sweeping the steps' as an opportunity for a good
3478238 Maids from adjoining terraced houses making the most of 'sweeping the steps' as an opportunity for a good gossip

Repression during a demonstration, 1st may 1891 (engraving)
2699251 Repression during a demonstration, 1st may 1891 (engraving); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2024

Tomorrow's snow
2909819 Tomorrow's snow; (add.info.: Tomorrow's snow. Print shows an upper class woman standing near a well and two women, possibly servants, getting water at the well)

An elderly gravedigger, 1850
3478262 An elderly gravedigger, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly gravedigger taking a break from digging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Science. Energy. Distillation of the coal in the gas plant of La Villette, Paris
3434775 Science. Energy. Distillation of the coal in the gas plant of La Villette, Paris. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

Lifestyle. A parisian coffeehouse, Poster by Henri Gabriel Ibels for the newspaper: L'Escarmouche, France
3434463 Lifestyle. A parisian coffeehouse, Poster by Henri Gabriel Ibels for the newspaper: L'Escarmouche, France, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Lifestyle)

Science. Glassmaking. Glassworks in the XIXth cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434704 Science. Glassmaking. Glassworks in the XIXth cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Science. Glass making. Glassworks in the XIXth cent: childs labour. Engraving in
3434702 Science. Glass making. Glassworks in the XIXth cent: childs labour. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll)

A working class family, 1850
3478727 A working class family, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a working class family saying goodbye to each other after a visit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The old colonial dames, 1899
1577311 The old colonial dames, 1899; (add.info.: The old colonial dames by Samuel Ehrhart, approximately 1862-1937, artist. Published 1899)

Early Lessons, 1870 (engraving)
1575670 Early Lessons, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a young girl learning how to ride a pony. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Her Ladyships Groom, 1870 (engraving)
1575666 Her Ladyships Groom, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a formally dressed man riding a horse. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Harold E Clay, British trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673343 Harold E Clay, British trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold E Clay (1886-1961), British trade unionist

Walter M Citrine, British trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673317 Walter M Citrine, British trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter M Citrine (1887-1983), British trade unionist

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"Exploring the Layers of Class System: From Royalty to Laborers" In this captivating journey through time, we witness the intricate layers of society's class system. Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, stands as a symbol of aristocracy and privilege. His portrait reflects the opulence and grandeur associated with royalty. Contrasting this image is Vera Mukhina's sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, " capturing the essence of hardworking individuals who form the backbone of society. This black-and-white photograph serves as a reminder that laborers play an essential role in shaping our world. Moving further back in history, we encounter King George V in 1892, epitomizing power within his regal demeanor. The oil painting showcases his authority over vast territories during an era defined by social hierarchy. However, not all depictions revolve around nobility; some focus on leisurely pursuits enjoyed by those with means. An elegant lady gracefully rows her boat across calm waters in an oil-on-canvas masterpiece. Here we glimpse into a world where wealth affords leisurely activities amidst picturesque landscapes. Shifting gears to earlier centuries, we stumble upon frozen Antwerp quay depicted in 1622 by an unknown artist on panel canvas. This scene reminds us that even nature bows before societal divisions - freezing both rich and poor alike under its icy grip. An imaginary Renaissance palace from 1602 transports us to a realm where architecture embodies status and prestige. Elaborate designs signify wealth while emphasizing disparities between classes. The artistry continues with "Boat Builder, " painted circa 1904 on canvas - showcasing skilled craftsmen contributing their expertise to maritime endeavors despite their lower standing within society. Meanwhile, "An open-air Party" from 1615 portrays revelry amongst privileged circles - highlighting how exclusivity often defines social gatherings throughout history. Tompkins Matteson's c.