Status Collection (#8)

Bronze Age. Belt ornaments, arm rings, a neck ring. Fardal
Prehistory. Art. Metal Age. Bronze Age. Belt ornaments, arm rings, a neck ring. from a gravel hill at Fardal, central Jutland. 900-700 BC. National Museum of Denmark

Intefs seated statue. Egypt
Intefs seated statue. Limestone. Wearing with a wig, long skirt and with abdominal folds with which scuptor shows Intefs high social status, associated to abundant food and sedentary lifestyle

Rickshaw scene in Hong Kong, China
Rickshaw scene in a street in Hong Kong, China. Date: 1924

Cartoon, Queen Victoria and Disraeli
Cartoon, Great Oriental Pantomime, played at the Imperial Theatre three years ago. Showing Queen Victoria walking arm-in-arm with Benjamin Disraeli (Lord Beaconsfield)

Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer
Caricature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), composer and musician, with his colleagues Ws Gilbert (1836-1911) and Richard d Oyly Carte (1844-1901) in the background

View, 5th Avenue, New York
5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington Square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862

5th Avenue, New York
5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862

Turkey / Pergamum
Pergamum became the centre of a large kingdom in the 3rd century BC and retained its status as a political and cultural leader in the Byzantine period. Date: mid 19th century

Pergamum / Turkey
Pergamum beame the centre of a large kingdom in the 3rd century BC and retained its status as a political and cultural leader in the Byzantine period. Date: 1834

Amsterdam / City Status
Amsterdam is given the status of a city. Date: Middle ages

Cartoon, and Officers? WW1
Cartoon, and Officers? A military man seeks a toilet appropriate to his rank. Date: 1918

Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other, WW1
Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other. A haughty young German soldier and a meek old Frenchman stand together in a room, giving little sense of equality or negotiation. Date: 1916

Comic scene in Shanghai, China, showing a cart piled high with a familys belongings. Date: circa 1908

Comic scene in Hong Kong, China, showing a British officer in khaki uniform being carried down steep steps by two natives. Date: circa 1908

Elderly couple and their daughter, identified as William Leigh and family at their house at Styperstone near Adlington in North East Cheshire

Poporo. Lime container used to carry the lime to the mouth while chewing coca leaves. Poporos are also attributed with mystical powers and social status

Travelling chair, Hafuya Hotel, Hakone, Japan
Travelling chair outside the Hafuya Hotel, Hakone, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Parsi gentlewoman, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1890s

Native Chiefs, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Native Chief, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Governor of Punjab with camel carriages, India. Date: circa 1890s

State Elephants of the Viceroy, India. Date: circa 1890s

Chauhan Rajputs, northern India
Group photo of four Chauhan Rajputs (meaning, literally, son of a king), of northern India. Date: circa 1890s

Finely dressed man, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Elegant woman in visiting dress 1922
Young woman wearing gold pattered visiting dress, leaning against a black french rococo sideboard. Date: 1922

Joan Arc 1879 Oil canvas 100 x 110 254 279. 4 cm
Artokoloro

Aviation cadets check flight boards for last minute instructions
November 1942 - Aviation cadets check flight boards for last minute instructions at NATC, Corpus Christi, Texas

The Burgher of Delft and his Daughter, 1655 (oil on canvas)
XOS702799 The Burgher of Delft and his Daughter, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 82.5x68.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Sir Endymion Porter and the Artist, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
XIR498156 Sir Endymion Porter and the Artist, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 119x144 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Sir Endymion Porter (1587-1649) friend

Artist being comforted at the 1859 Paris Salon over the position of his work in the exhibition
XJF404247 Artist being comforted at the 1859 Paris Salon over the position of his work in the exhibition, cartoon from Le Charivari magazine, 20 April, 1859 (litho) by Daumier

Manco Capac, 1616 (manuscript)
XOS3038214 Manco Capac, 1616 (manuscript) by Spanish School, (17th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info)

Mayta Capac, 1616 (manuscript)
XOS3038218 Mayta Capac, 1616 (manuscript) by Spanish School, (17th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info)

Lloque Yupanqui, 1616 (manuscript)
XOS3038216 Lloque Yupanqui, 1616 (manuscript) by Spanish School, (17th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info)

1766008; out of copyright

1766007; out of copyright

Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society
XJF105365 Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society, 1582 (engraving) by Hoefnagel

Bridge Illustrated - Gone on Diamonds
A pretty young lad and her adoring (and rich, although perhaps the Pawnbroker sign top right may mean he isn t all he appears) husband spend some of (his) money on something sparkly at the Jewellers

Millionairess quizzes Lord on his wealth (and evident lack thereof, despite appearances!) American Millionairess - " And have you really got a Coronet

Ironic Conversation between two Cockney men in an East London Boozer. " Who was t bloke I see yer speakin to larst night?" " Wot sort o bloke

Discussion on merits of Smoking for Health reasons
First Johnnie: " Aw -why do you make your own cigarettes?" Second Ditto: " My-aw-doctor ordered me some light exercise." Date: 1894

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"Status: A Tapestry of Time and Tales" When Adam delved and Eve span, the seeds were sown. From ancient times to modern days, it weaves a story that's known. Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765) captured a musical party given by Ca, where status was displayed through art and melody in grand display. Even Harley-Davidson Advert roared with power, symbolizing freedom and strength - a coveted status for those who seek adventure on wheels. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct stands tall, an engineering marvel showcasing human ingenuity. Its majestic presence speaks volumes about the ambition of builders seeking societal acclaim. Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire tells tales of struggle and hardship endured by those without privilege or high social standing. It reminds us that status is not always bestowed upon all equally. Picture No. 10898948 captures the essence of everyday life - ordinary people going about their routines with hopes and dreams hidden beneath their humble existence. Their stories often overlooked but no less significant in shaping our society's fabric. Union Workhouses like Pontypool in Monmouthshire or Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire were once places where destitute souls sought refuge from poverty's grip. Status stripped away as they faced adversity together within these walls. In Birkenhead, Cheshire stood another Union Workhouse - a stark reminder that fortunes can change overnight; one moment enjoying prosperity while the next facing despair. Status is fragile; they can be lost or gained at any turn. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct reappears as if echoing its significance across time - reminding us that even structures built for practical purposes can become symbols of pride and admiration over centuries gone by. Insignia of the Order of the British Empire from 1953 signifies recognition bestowed upon individuals who have achieved greatness in service to their nation. A symbol earned through dedication and contribution.