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"Bailiff: A Historical Glimpse into the World of Rent Collection and Authority" Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868

Background imageBailiff Collection: Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868), published 1817 (engraving)

Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868), published 1817 (engraving)
STC169277 Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868), published 1817 (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bailiff and Writ

Bailiff and Writ
TAPPING - a bailiff corners a young man in the street and serves a writ on him, perhaps a tailors bill he has forgotten to pay, perhaps something more serious

Background imageBailiff Collection: Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street

Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel
FLO4619154 Regency gentlemen locked up in Radford's Hotel, Carey Street, for nonpayment of a bill at Long's Hotel. Morning and in Low Spirits. A scene in a lock-up house

Background imageBailiff Collection: Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex ' Marat ou les heros de la revolution'

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285517 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

Background imageBailiff Collection: Fire-Plug, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fire-Plug, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fire-Plug [fire hydrant], 1858. A cry of fire has been raised. The water bailiff has promptly turned on the water, and from one of the fireplugs gushes a mass of water

Background imageBailiff Collection: Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607

Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 7

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait of Jan Gerritsz van Egmond van de Nijenburg, c.1518

Portrait of Jan Gerritsz van Egmond van de Nijenburg, c.1518. Creator: Workshop of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen
Portrait of Jan Gerritsz van Egmond van de Nijenburg, c.1518. Other Title(s): Jan Gerritsz van Egmond (d 1523). Bailiff of Nieuwburg

Background imageBailiff Collection: Man receives account for stupidities, 1826. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier

Man receives account for stupidities, 1826. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
Man receives account for stupidities, 1826. Le payement des sottises'. Scene in London: A man receives the bill for his stupidities/nonsense from a messenger or bailiff. Print no

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait of Willem Ploos van Amstel, Bailiff of Loosdrecht, 1578. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Willem Ploos van Amstel, Bailiff of Loosdrecht, 1578. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Willem Ploos van Amstel, Bailiff of Loosdrecht, 1578

Background imageBailiff Collection: Cartoon of Adriaan van Zwieten, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon

Cartoon of Adriaan van Zwieten, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Adriaan van Zwieten, 1710-1720. Adriaan van Zwieten was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; bear with dressing gown and fur hat in wreath of flowers and leaves

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje

Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje, c.1550-c.1560 Creator: Anon
Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje, c.1550-c.1560

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, Bailiff of Muiden, Historian and Poet, 1630-1700

Portrait of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, Bailiff of Muiden, Historian and Poet, 1630-1700

Background imageBailiff Collection: Presumably Posthumous Portrait of Rudolph van Buynou (d 1542)

Presumably Posthumous Portrait of Rudolph van Buynou (d 1542), High Bailiff of Stavoren and Grietma Creator
Presumably Posthumous Portrait of Rudolph van Buynou (d 1542), High Bailiff of Stavoren and Grietman'of Gaasterland, 1553. Attributed to Adriaen van Cronenburg

Background imageBailiff Collection: Willem III, Count of Holland, Ordering the Beheadal of the Bailiff of Zuid Holland, 1336, 1620-1649

Willem III, Count of Holland, Ordering the Beheadal of the Bailiff of Zuid Holland, 1336, 1620-1649
Willem III, Count of Holland, Count of Holland, Ordering the Beheadal of the Bailiff of Zuid Holland, 1336, 1620-1649

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, Bailiff of Muiden, Historian and Poet, 1630-1700

Portrait of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, Bailiff of Muiden, Historian and Poet, 1630-1700

Background imageBailiff Collection: Willem Kettingh (d 1670). Chief Treasurer and Bailiff of the Prince of Orange, c.1755

Willem Kettingh (d 1670). Chief Treasurer and Bailiff of the Prince of Orange, c.1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden
Willem Kettingh (d 1670). Chief Treasurer and Bailiff of the Prince of Orange, c.1755

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait of Caspar Adriaen Parduyn (1685-1735), Bailiff of Middelburg, 1705-1753

Portrait of Caspar Adriaen Parduyn (1685-1735), Bailiff of Middelburg, 1705-1753. Creator: Philip Van Dijk
Portrait of Caspar Adriaen Parduyn (1685-1735), Bailiff of Middelburg, 1705-1753

Background imageBailiff Collection: Evicted Tenants, 1892. Creator: Erik Henningsen

Evicted Tenants, 1892. Creator: Erik Henningsen
Evicted Tenants, 1892

Background imageBailiff Collection: Portrait de Pierre-Jacques Bréart, huissier commissaire-priseur au Châtelet de Paris, c1760

Portrait de Pierre-Jacques Bréart, huissier commissaire-priseur au Châtelet de Paris, c1760. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait de Pierre-Jacques Breart, huissier commissaire-priseur au Chatelet de Paris, c1760

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819. Creator: JL Marks

Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819. Creator: JL Marks
Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557

Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557
3781903 Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557; (add.info.: Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557. Facsimile of an engraving on wood in the work of Josse Damhoudere)

Background imageBailiff Collection: Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, 14th century

Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, 14th century
Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf and arch enemy of William Tell, 14th century. Il Governatore Gesslero. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Background imageBailiff Collection: The three confederates of the Old Swiss Confederacy, 1307

The three confederates of the Old Swiss Confederacy, 1307
The three confederates or Eidgenossen of the Old Swiss Confederacy, 1307. Walter Furst from Uri, Werner Stauffach from Schwyz, and Arnold von Melchtal of Unterwalden

Background imageBailiff Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Reeve

Canterbury Tales - The Reeve
The Reeve, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse, early 1900s

Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse, early 1900s

Background imageBailiff Collection: Brighouse Bailiff Bridge early 1900s

Brighouse Bailiff Bridge early 1900s

Background imageBailiff Collection: Cover of ' 'L'Assiette au Beurre', number 175, Satirique en Colours, 1904_8_6: Art - Bailiff

Cover of " "L'Assiette au Beurre", number 175, Satirique en Colours, 1904_8_6: Art - Bailiff
ICA4892084 Cover of " "L'Assiette au Beurre", number 175, Satirique en Colours, 1904_8_6: Art - Bailiff, Painters artists (lithograph) by Gousse

Background imageBailiff Collection: L'Assiette au Beurre, number 175, Satirique en Couleurs, 1904_8_6: Bailiff (lithograph)

L'Assiette au Beurre, number 175, Satirique en Couleurs, 1904_8_6: Bailiff (lithograph)
ICA4892151 L'Assiette au Beurre, number 175, Satirique en Couleurs, 1904_8_6: Bailiff (lithograph) by Gousse, Henri (1872-1914); (add.info.: L'Plate au beurre, number 175)

Background imageBailiff Collection: Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)

Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)
6000647 Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho) by Weiditz, Christof (c.1500-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century)

Background imageBailiff Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 18, Satirical en Couleurs, 1901_8_1

L Assiette au Beurre, number 18, Satirical en Couleurs, 1901_8_1
ICA4875628 L Assiette au Beurre, number 18, Satirical en Couleurs, 1901_8_1 by Couturier, Edouard (1869-1935); (add.info.: healthy title - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg with reactionaries)

Background imageBailiff Collection: The Emile Zola libel trial (colour litho)

The Emile Zola libel trial (colour litho)
2818910 The Emile Zola libel trial (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emile Zola libel trial. The bailiff delivering notice of theverdict)

Background imageBailiff Collection: A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)

A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT217761 A Seizure, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Background imageBailiff Collection: Under the plan of campaign-on the Vandeleur Estate, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Under the plan of campaign-on the Vandeleur Estate, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Under the plan of campaign-on the Vandeleur Estate, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Huissier de la Chambre de l Empereur, Napoleonic era

Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Huissier de la Chambre de l Empereur, Napoleonic era
FLO4572977 Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Huissier de la Chambre de l Empereur, Napoleonic era.Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bailiwick or the court of a bailiff of the king, after a 1550 engraving (litho)

Bailiwick or the court of a bailiff of the king, after a 1550 engraving (litho)
2098977 Bailiwick or the court of a bailiff of the king, after a 1550 engraving (litho) by Ripart, Georges (1871-c.1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bailiwick or court of a bailiff.); French

Background imageBailiff Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colors, 1905_4_1

L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colors, 1905_4_1
ICA4902091 L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colors, 1905_4_1 by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); (add.info)

Background imageBailiff Collection: The Distress in the West of Ireland: Landing Indian Meal at Inishboffin

The Distress in the West of Ireland: Landing Indian Meal at Inishboffin, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127870 The Distress in the West of Ireland: Landing Indian Meal at Inishboffin, from The Illustrated London News, 4th October 1886 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageBailiff Collection: Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Jewish Pawnbroker Roasting the Consecrated

Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Jewish Pawnbroker Roasting the Consecrated
ALG80442 Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Jewish Pawnbroker Roasting the Consecrated Host in the Fire Which Streams with Blood Arousing the Attention of the Bailiffs who Batter Down

Background imageBailiff Collection: Zola case - service of judgment. Cover Le petit Journal, 7 / 8 / 1898

Zola case - service of judgment. Cover Le petit Journal, 7 / 8 / 1898
LSE4109338 Zola case - service of judgment. Cover Le petit Journal, 7/8/1898. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zola case - service of judgment)

Background imageBailiff Collection: French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving)

French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving)
957986 French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Republic, 1794-99. Deputy of the consul of the Five Hundred)

Background imageBailiff Collection: A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071405 A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x39.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Arrested)

Background imageBailiff Collection: An illegal distiller defending his home (colour litho)

An illegal distiller defending his home (colour litho)
2807720 An illegal distiller defending his home (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An illegal distiller defending his home)

Background imageBailiff Collection: A bailiff of Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland, on horseback

A bailiff of Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland, on horseback, caressing the cheek of a woman, 1800s. Wolfenschiefs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageBailiff Collection: Great St Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland

Great St Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland
Great St Bernard Hospice for travellers in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland, 1800s. Ospizio del Gran S. Bernardo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageBailiff Collection: Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, c. 1460 (vellum)

Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, c. 1460 (vellum)
BAL177094 Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, c.1460 (vellum) by English School, (15th century); Inner Temple, London

Background imageBailiff Collection: Adoption of orphan children in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick

Adoption of orphan children in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick
STC214465 Adoption of orphan children in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick, after a woodcut in Refuge et Garand des Pupilles, Orphelins by Joos de Damhouder (1507-81) published Antwerp

Background imageBailiff Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 468, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_3_19: Social

L Assiette au Beurre, number 468, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_3_19: Social
ICA4915965 L Assiette au Beurre, number 468, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_3_19: Social, Misere - Marianne - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright

Background imageBailiff Collection: Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Napoleonic era

Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Napoleonic era
Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Huissier de la Chambre de l Empereur, Napoleonic era.Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de



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"Bailiff: A Historical Glimpse into the World of Rent Collection and Authority" Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868), published 1817 (engraving): This captivating artwork depicts the bustling atmosphere of a Rent Day, where tenants anxiously await their turn to settle their dues with the bailiff. The engraving beautifully captures the emotions and interactions between landlords, tenants, and the authoritative figure responsible for collecting payments. Bailiff and Writ: In this intriguing scene from Bailiff Bridge in Brighouse during the early 1900s, we witness a bailiff executing his duties while holding a writ. The image offers insight into how legal documents played a crucial role in enforcing financial obligations. Cover of "L'Assiette au Beurre", number 175, Satirique en Couleurs, 1904_8_6: Art - Bailiff, Painters artists (lithograph): This satirical lithograph showcases an artist's interpretation of a bailiff amidst painters and artists. It humorously portrays how even within creative circles, individuals were not immune to encounters with authority figures like bailiffs. Canterbury Tales - The Reeve: Chaucer's timeless tale introduces us to another facet of medieval society – the reeve who acts as both manager and overseer on an estate. Through this character's portrayal as a cunning individual skilled at manipulating finances for personal gain, we catch glimpses of how bailiffs could be perceived during that era. Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho): This vividly colored lithograph sheds light on one aspect of a bailiff's role – ensuring compliance through punishment when necessary. It serves as a reminder that beyond rent collection duties lay responsibilities related to maintaining order within communities. L'Assiette au Beurre, number 18 Satirique en Couleurs, 1901_8_1.