Expenditure Collection

A problem of income - couple trying to balance the books
A problem of income. Grenville and Sue Collins trying to balance the books as they await the Mary Evans Picture Library Royalty Statement...! Date: circa 1910s

Frederick William economises (engraving)
2788260 Frederick William economises (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick William economises)

Bursars Long Book, showing an inventory beginning 1631 (pen & ink on paper)
NCO234094 Bursars Long Book, showing an inventory beginning 1631 (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (17th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Government departments are instructed by Lloyd George to make cuts in expenditure of
KDC397327 Government departments are instructed by Lloyd George to make cuts in expenditure of twenty per cent, 1921 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Tax Collector with Taxpayer, 1340 (oil on wood)
885880 Tax Collector with Taxpayer, 1340 (oil on wood) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (fl.1313-d.1348) (circle of); 25x41 cm; Archivio di Stato, Siena

My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up (colour litho)
2795426 My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up)

Sir Eric, Geddes, 1926 (colour litho)
473548 Sir Eric, Geddes, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Too Strong for Them! The Wolves of Economy! (colour litho)
3648307 Too Strong for Them! The Wolves of Economy! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Strong for Them)

Pre World War One Cartoon Entitled The Force Of Example, With The Following Text: Wilhelm Ii, Right, German Emperor (Patronisingly); " I Hear You re Building A New Fleet

Le Deficit, 1788 (colour etching)
XCF290951 Le Deficit, 1788 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

WW1 - League of National Safety - set up to promote the value of rationing, the efforts to avoid wastage, to further the objects of the Food Economy Campaign

WW1 poster, National Savings Campaign, How you can help. Date: 1914-1918

Germanys expenditure on aircraft by G. H. Davis
Germanys new expenditure on her aircraft: five years planned expenditure on airships, sheds and aeroplanes. Illustrating the latest military experiment with Zeppelins -- guns on the roof

Financial paperwork. Graph showing the rising Net Asset Value (NAV) of an investment company. The NAV illustrates the amount one shareholder would receive for each share owned if the company sold all

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"Balancing the Books: A Struggle to Manage Expenditure" In this captivating engraving, we witness a couple grappling with the problem of income as they attempt to balance their books. Frederick William, depicted in an economical stance, exemplifies the need for prudent spending during challenging times. The scene transitions to a bursar's long book from 1631, meticulously recorded with pen and ink on paper. This inventory serves as a reminder that financial management has always been crucial throughout history. Meanwhile, Lloyd George instructs government departments to make cuts in expenditure. The image of a tax collector interacting with a taxpayer from 1340 showcases the age-old relationship between citizens and those responsible for collecting funds. As we delve deeper into the complexities of expenditure, we encounter contrasting emotions through colorful lithographs. "My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up" humorously highlights the irony faced by individuals witnessing diminishing bank balances despite increasing figures on their financial statements. Sir Eric Geddes' portrait from 1926 captures his determination to navigate economic challenges head-on. The accompanying lithograph titled "Too Strong for Them. The Wolves of Economy. " symbolizes resilience against fiscal hardships. Moving beyond personal finances, World War I posters promoting national savings campaigns remind us of collective efforts required during times of crisis. G. H. Davis sheds light on Germany's significant expenditure on aircraft before World War I in his thought-provoking artwork. A pre-World War I cartoon featuring Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas explores diplomatic tensions surrounding military expenditures while claiming peace as their objective—an ironic commentary from the wonderful year 1909 indeed. Lastly, an evocative color etching titled "Le Deficit" transports us back to 1788 when concerns over budget deficits were already prevalent—a timeless issue that continues to challenge governments worldwide. Through these diverse hints encompassing various eras and perspectives on expenditure management, one thing remains clear.