Social Class Collection (#4)

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)

The Nathanson Family, 1818 ((oil on canvas)
8720755 The Nathanson Family, 1818 ((oil on canvas) by Eckersberg, Christoffer-Wilhelm (1783-1853); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By C.W)

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

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

The Family (colour litho)
8633247 The Family (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

The Bedroom (colour litho)
8633250 The Bedroom (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bedroom. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

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

The Birthright of Englishmen ascertained, 1216. Surrendered March 22 1770 (engraving)
8677185 The Birthright of Englishmen ascertained, 1216. Surrendered March 22 1770 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Family evicted from their home (b/w photo)
8672189 Family evicted from their home (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family evicted from their home)

Chez Fradin, hotel in Paris (b/w photo)
8672187 Chez Fradin, hotel in Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chez Fradin, hotel in Paris)

Grave of Karl Marx, Highgate Cemetery, London (b/w photo)
8673323 Grave of Karl Marx, Highgate Cemetery, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grave of Karl Marx, Highgate Cemetery, London)

Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo)
8676160 Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greyhound racing at Clapton, London)

Poor boy pretending to be a toff (colour litho)
8635663 Poor boy pretending to be a toff (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor boy pretending to be a toff)

Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635298 Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Combing sister's hair (engraving)
8634740 Combing sister's hair (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combing sister's hair)

Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho)
8635564 Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Billingsgate Market, London (b/w photo)
8676300 Billingsgate Market, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate Market, London)

London's nightly wash (b/w photo)
8676180 London's nightly wash (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London's nightly wash: street cleaning outside the Law Courts, Strand)

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"Exploring Social Class Through Art: A Glimpse into the Struggles and Aspirations" In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the intricate tapestry of social class, unraveling its complexities and shedding light on the lives of individuals across different strata. Each piece tells a unique story, offering us a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations that defined their existence. The Worker and Kolkhoz Woman sculpture by Vera Mukhina stands tall in Moscow, symbolizing the unity between laborers and farmers during Soviet times. This powerful black-and-white photograph captures their strength amidst societal divisions. Moving to 1872 Westminster, Gustave Doré's The Devils Acre transports us to a notorious slum area where poverty reigns supreme. With meticulous detail, Doré exposes the harsh reality faced by those trapped in destitution while challenging society's indifference towards their plight. Hubert von Herkomer's Our Village takes us back to c1890 when rural life was marked by simplicity and close-knit communities. Here we witness an idyllic scene where neighbors come together, transcending social barriers through shared experiences. An Elegant Lady in a Rowing Boat presents an intriguing contrast as it portrays opulence against a serene backdrop. This oil painting invites contemplation on how wealth can shape one's position within society while highlighting leisurely pursuits enjoyed exclusively by the upper classes. Gustave Doré returns with Limehouse Dock in 1872, revealing another facet - industrialization versus manual labor. Amidst towering cranes and bustling activity, workers struggle for survival amidst unforgiving conditions imposed upon them. Juxtaposing time periods further is The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt from 1622—an ode to maritime commerce that fueled economic disparities during Europe's Golden Age. It reminds us how trade shaped hierarchies within societies centuries ago.