Company Collection (#97)

1900 Belsize dog cart, sold as a Marshall. Creator: Unknown
1900 Belsize dog cart, sold as a Marshall

Bentley 8-litre (W. O. Bentleys company car) 1930 Black
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Pinback button featuring Marshall Major Taylor, ca. 1899. Creator: Unknown
A circular pinback button featuring an image of a Marshall " Major" Taylor dressed in a blue and red striped shirt

Trade card for Davy and Berry, Book-Binder and Printer, 19th century. Creator: Dallinger
Trade card for Davy and Berry, Book-Binder and Printer, 19th century

The Illustrated American Biography; containing correct Portraits and Brief Notices of the Principal Actors in American History, embracing distinguished women, naval and military heroes, statesmen

Trade Card for W. E. Vaughan, Printseller & Restorer, 18th century
Trade Card for W.E. Vaughan, Printseller & Restorer, 18th century

On the Road to Lake George (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), July 24, 1869. Creator: Unknown
On the Road to Lake George (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), July 24, 1869

The Last Load (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), August 7, 1869. Creator: John Filmer
The Last Load (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), August 7, 1869

Summer in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), July 10, 1869. Creator: John Karst
Summer in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), July 10, 1869

A Quiet Day in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. III), June 6, 1870. Creator: Unknown
A Quiet Day in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. III), June 6, 1870. Formerly attributed to Winslow Homer

The Artist in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), June 19, 1869

Danger Ahead (Appletons Journal, Vol. III), April 30, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Danger Ahead (Appletons Journal, Vol. III), April 30, 1870

Trade card for North of England Engraving & Printing Establisment, Gibson & co. engravers and printers, 19th century

Trade card for Hugh A. Bayly, printseller, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade card for Hugh A. Bayly, printseller, 19th century

Trade Card for J. Sanders, Printmaker, 1782. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for J. Sanders, Printmaker, 1782

Trade card for Nathaniell Ponder, Bookseller, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Trade card for Nathaniell Ponder, Bookseller, 18th century

Trade Card for Sir Robert Peake, printer and publsiher, ca. 1635-67. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Sir Robert Peake, printer and publsiher, ca. 1635-67

Trade Card for Curtis, Engraver, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Curtis, Engraver, 19th century

Trade Card for W. J. White, Commercial Draftsman, Engraver & Printer, 19th century

Trade Card for Swinford Brothers, Chromo Lithographers & Engravers, 19th century

Trade Card for R. Rose, Engraver, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for R. Rose, Engraver, 19th century

Trade Card for J. H. Bonnell & Co. Print Ink Seller, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for J. H. Bonnell & Co. Print Ink Seller, 19th century

Krupp s, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Krupp s, (1919). This famous cannon foundry, where most of the engines of war employed by the German nation are manufactured, is situated in Essen, a town in the Rhenish Prussian coalfields

Group at a social function, Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. Artist
Group at a social function, Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. A group of guests after dinner at the opening of the new Spillers Foods mill at Gainsborough in October, 1962

Blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962. Iron production had taken place in the Ilkeston area since Roman times

Checking print, the White Rose Press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. A printworker checking the print from a Heidelberg press

Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Hamax cleaning products operated from their South Yorkshire base in Mexborough for many years, producing products such as bleaches and disinfectants

Timber yard workforce, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Timber yard workforce, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1960. The Goldthorpe Timber Company operated for many years from the nearby South Yorkshire village of Bolton upon Dearne

M. V. Georgic, 1937
M.V. Georgic, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

Map of Australia, c1910. Artist: Gull Engraving Company
Map of Australia, c1910. [Encyclopaedia Britannica Co]

The Ingenious Spinning Jenny Invented by James Hargreaves, c1925. James Hargreaves, (c1720-1778), English inventor. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 3 by Harold Wheeler

Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Artist: Cesar Saccagi
Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321), Italian poet. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

The Grand Duke Michael of Russia leaving Ballater Station, 1900
The Grand Duke Michael of Russia leaving Ballater Station on a visit to the Queen At Balmoral, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

The SW Straus & Co Building, Chicago, Illinois, 1924. The Straus Building is a skyscraper designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst & White and completed in 1924

Two Ballet Dancers on the Stage (Deux Danseuses Sur La Scene), 1874 (1946). Artist: Edgar Degas
Two Ballet Dancers on the Stage (Deux Danseuses Sur La Scene), 1874 (1946). The painting is held by the Courtauld Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell

Dewars Whisky, 1912. Dewars is worlds most awarded blended Scotch whisky with more than 500 medals earned in international competitions. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXIV. [ Otto Limited, London, 1912]

Advertisement for the United Kingdom Tea Company, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 2 August 1890

Madame de Pompadour, (1721-1764), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Madame de Pompadour. Born Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was the mistress of Louis XV (1710-1774) of France. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald

Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur. Guinevere is the Queen consort of King Arthur in the Arthurian Legend. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald

Advert for Park Ward and Co car coachwork, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Rolls-Royce enclosed drive landaulette with partition behind the driver, c1910-1929(?). A print from the Thrupp and Maberly Ltds coachbuilding handbook or catalogue

Enclosed drive Rolls-Royce limousine with partition behind the driver, c1910-1929(?). A print from the Thrupp and Maberly Ltds coachbuilding handbook or catalogue

A Ball in the Heraldic Hall in the Winter Palace, 1889. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
A Ball in the Heraldic Hall in the Winter Palace, 1889. From a private collection

Plan of lands at Grimesthorpe by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S26S

Plan of lands at Wadsley Bridge by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S25S

Cutlers Hall, Church Street, 2013
Door on Cutlers Hall

Factory crew at the White Motor Company in Cleveland, Ohio, mounting a tractor belt on a half-track military vehicle
TRACTOR BELT FACTORY, 1941. Factory crew at the White Motor Company in Cleveland, Ohio, mounting a tractor belt on a half-track military vehicle for the U.S. Army during World War II

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Step into the captivating world of history and innovation with this diverse collection of images. From the picturesque Vale of Aylesbury to the bustling streets of London, each snapshot tells a unique story about different aspects life throughout time. Transport yourself back to 1933 as you admire Rex Whistler's masterpiece, "The Vale of Aylesbury. " This enchanting artwork takes you on a journey through lush landscapes, reminding us that even in simpler times, companies were deeply connected to their surroundings. Fast forward to 1771 and discover William Fairbank's meticulous plan of Sheffield. This intricate map showcases how companies played an integral role in shaping urban development and fostering economic growth during the Industrial Revolution. Travel further into the past with a glimpse at an ad from the 1890s for Singer sewing machines. Witness how innovative products revolutionized industries and empowered individuals with newfound skills, forever changing the landscape for both businesses and households alike. Take flight with The Westland Lysander aircraft from 1941. Though its creator remains unknown, this image symbolizes how companies have always been at the forefront of technological advancements, pushing boundaries and propelling progress forward. Dive into artistic expression with Federico Garcia Lorca's University theater company La Barraca poster. Experience how companies supported cultural endeavors by providing platforms for creativity and intellectual stimulation within communities. Immerse yourself in Albert Joseph Moore's "Reading Aloud" painting from 1884 (1936). As books transport us to new worlds, so do companies transport goods across nations - connecting people through trade networks that span continents. Witness resilience as Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance stands tall amidst destruction in Nuremberg, Germany. Companies like these exemplify strength in adversity while safeguarding communities against unforeseen challenges. Marvel at LLOYDs OF LONDON's Great Room captured beautifully in an English line engraving from 1890.