Errand Boy Collection

A messenger boy, London, 1911
3785140 A messenger boy, London, 1911; (add.info.: A messenger boy, London, 1911. Shows a boy delivering a message to a woman in person)

Kitchen Scene, 1620s. Creator: Peter Wtewael
Kitchen Scene, 1620s. meat on a skewer. The grins of housemaid and errand boy indicate their enjoyment of one anothers company

Thune Chin Sin, a Chinese house servant and errand boy, holding feather duster... 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Thune Chin Sin, a Chinese house servant and errand boy, holding feather duster at main entrance to Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885
6370695 Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 49x63 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Gent in Tall Hat Addressing Butcher, n. d. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Gent in Tall Hat Addressing Butcher, n.d

"Invisible Grey"as a War Paint (engraving)
1044364 " Invisible Grey" as a War Paint (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Invisible Grey" as a War Paint)

Remains of Clarendon House, Three Kings Livery Stables, Piccadilly
CWA124863 Remains of Clarendon House, Three Kings Livery Stables, Piccadilly, from Vestiges of Old London), 1851 (coloured etching) by Archer

The Messenger Boy, 1839. Creator: Henry Room
The Messenger Boy, 1839

Amorous Couple, early 18th century. early 18th century. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Amorous Couple, early 18th century

Casualties of London street walking: a strong impression, London, 1826
Casualties of London street walking:a strong impression, London, 1826; scene showing a sweep and an errand boy or street seller fighting in a fashionable street outside print shop; they are watched

Constantijn Huygens and his Clerk, 1627, (c1915). Artist: Thomas de Keyser
Constantijn Huygens and his Clerk, 1627, (c1915). Held by the National Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Doctors Boy, 1866. An errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winters day. Coatless and gloveless and with his nose red from the cold

Amorous Couple Edo period 1615-1868 early 18th century
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"In the Footsteps of an Errand Boy: A Journey Through Time" Step into the bustling kitchen scene of the 1620s, as depicted by Peter Wtewael. Amongst pots and pans, a young errand boy scurries about, fulfilling his duties with utmost diligence. Fast forward to 1885, where we find an errand boy taking a momentary break from his tasks to savor a cup of steaming coffee. The aroma fills the air as he finds solace in this simple pleasure amidst his busy day. In another corner of history, Charles Samuel Keene captures a gent in a tall hat addressing a butcher. The errand boy stands nearby, ready to deliver messages or run any necessary errands for these esteemed gentlemen. As war rages on in distant lands, an engraving titled "Invisible Grey" shows how even an they are contribute to the cause. With face painted like war stripes and determination shining in his eyes, he bravely carries out vital missions behind enemy lines. Moving away from battlefields but still within London's vibrant streets, we stumble upon Clarendon House's remains and Three Kings Livery Stables at Piccadilly. Here lies evidence of countless journeys undertaken by diligent errand boys who ensured that messages were delivered promptly and goods transported efficiently. Henry Room's depiction of "The Messenger Boy" transports us back to 1839 when these young lads were indispensable members of society. Their swift feet carried news far and wide while their youthful enthusiasm brought smiles wherever they went. Love knows no bounds or time constraints; Okumura Masanobu's early 18th-century artwork showcases an amorous couple stealing moments together despite societal expectations. Perhaps it was through the help of an understanding errand boy that their secret rendezvous remained hidden from prying eyes? London street walking had its casualties too - captured vividly in London, 1826.