Salary Collection

The closed entrance to Corby Fair (b/w photo)
8621943 The closed entrance to Corby Fair (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The closed entrance to Corby Fair)

Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho)
8635541 Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fork out if you want a spoon, if not)

Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho)
8668130 Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rain (colour litho)
8674324 Rain (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8668585 Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the spot where Nelson fell)

Payday in a textile factory: workers queue to receive their wages, USA, around 1890
NWI4827662 Payday in a textile factory: workers queue to receive their wages, USA, around 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Payday in a textile factory)

Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B, 1919_6_22: War of 14 -18, Pacifism, Demobilisation Illustration by Jouriau
ICA4940372 Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B, 1919_6_22: War of 14 -18, Pacifism, Demobilisation Illustration by Jouriau; (add.info.: Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B)

Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century
5308704 Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you)

Postcard, Satirical in Colours: The Soldier's Penny, Provincial Edition
ICA4948790 Postcard, Satirical in Colours: The Soldier's Penny, Provincial Edition; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in Colours: The Soldier's Penny)

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American steel workers (metallurgists, steelworkers) lined up, waiting for their pay
NWI4828491 American steel workers (metallurgists, steelworkers) lined up, waiting for their pay, in front of the Homestead Works settlement wagon in 1901 - Colorized engraving of an illustration

Panama Canal workers under the English - English paying native workers constructing the Panama Canal, 1880s
NWI4760119 Panama Canal workers under the English - English paying native workers constructing the Panama Canal, 1880s.; (add.info)

'Mrs Siddons turned to pay her bearers' (colour litho)
8645214 'Mrs Siddons turned to pay her bearers' (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The painter so gay, who wanted his pay (colour litho)
8642527 The painter so gay, who wanted his pay (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The painter so gay, who wanted his pay)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: New Elgin Marbles (engraving)
8657249 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: New Elgin Marbles (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Elgin Marbles)

The Prince Imperial of France, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Prince Imperial of France, 1858. The Portrait which we now present is from a photograph taken by Messrs. Miall (Freres)

The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century

Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460. Creator: Anon
Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460

Pay day for the stevedores, Baltimore, Md. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Pay day for the stevedores, Baltimore, Md. c1905

His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, 1858. Creator: Unknown
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, 1858. The cities of Holland...put on their holiday attire, to pay due honour [to the prince] on his attaining his majority

Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowman
Soldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving

Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood)
885916 Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Archivio di Stato, Siena

National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration)
7211552 National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration) by Bogislas

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899493 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899701 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899624 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4900000 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899812 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Letter H: "Axe", in L'ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving)
DUV4205032 Letter H: " Axe", in L ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving) by Quatrefages, Armand de (1810-1892); 18 x 27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter H: " Axe)

Women getting mens wages (colour litho)
3641643 Women getting mens wages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women getting mens wages. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family
7181028 And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family (colour litho) by Echau

A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)
7234862 A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century.. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel)
3545928 Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 28.5x25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b / w photo)
7163358 Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play or Pay, foaled 1791)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colours, 1905_4_1
ICA4902044 L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colours, 1905_4_1 by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); (add.info.: Homemaids - Illustration by Gottlob (1873-1935)); Photo © Caricadoc

British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho)
7153957 British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving)
7188295 Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White)

Celery (colour litho)
7151084 Celery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving)
7197002 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag

L Assiette au Beurre, number 187, Satirical in Colors, 1904_10_29
ICA4893315 L Assiette au Beurre, number 187, Satirical in Colors, 1904_10_29 by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); (add.info.: Medical)

The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving)
7177981 The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 242, Satirical in Colours, 1905_11_18
ICA4904870 L Assiette au Beurre, number 242, Satirical in Colours, 1905_11_18 by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); (add.info.: Anticlericalism, Vatican - Cupidite/Avarice)

First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon on the promotion of war loan
LSE4088826 First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon on the promotion of war loan, source of income for profiteers enriched by the trade in coal

The payroll of peasant harvesters in a farm yard, one of them holds a fake
JLJ4576742 The payroll of peasant harvesters in a farm yard, one of them holds a fake. Painting by Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925) 1882 Sun

Cover of "L Plate au beurre", number 457, Satirique en Colours
ICA4915376 Cover of " L Plate au beurre", number 457, Satirique en Colours, 1910_1_1: Fifteen mille, Plate au beurre, Parliamentary indemnities - Illustration by J Gris (1887-1927) by Gris

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Salary: From Senate Estimate Hearings to Ancient Paintings and Modern Protests" In the realm of politics, salary discussions take center stage during Senate Estimate Hearings, where officials scrutinize and debate the remuneration packages for public servants. These hearings shed light on the intricate dynamics surrounding wages and their impact on governance. Delving into history, we encounter captivating depictions like "Soldiers of Acostamientos, " showcasing Culveriners and crossbowmen who fought valiantly but also relied on fair compensation for their services. Similarly, "Payment of employees of the City, 1430" reveals how even centuries ago, workers sought just rewards for their labor. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, an illustration titled "National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933" highlights a struggle familiar in contemporary society – politicians advocating for equitable salaries while representing their constituents' interests. Venturing beyond political realms lies a stunning portrayal titled "Madagascar Salary: A pirogue sailing in the blue sea. " This artwork reminds us that salaries extend beyond mere numbers; they enable individuals to navigate life's vast oceans with dignity and security. Drawing inspiration from religious allegories such as "The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, " we contemplate questions about fairness and meritocracy. The tapestry's timeless message prompts reflection on whether equal pay is always synonymous with justice or if it requires deeper consideration within societal contexts. Further exploring diverse mediums brings us to an engraving from L'ABC du Pepetit Poucet (1928), featuring an axe symbolizing hard work intertwined with financial reward. It serves as a reminder that salary often stems from diligent efforts exerted by individuals across various professions. Lastly, we confront poignant imagery through "The Hunger Markers (Colour Litho), " which underscores how insufficient wages perpetuate social inequalities leading to hunger and deprivation.