Aides Collection

William Howard Taft Out For A Stroll with Archibald Butt...And Charles Dewey Hilles...1910 Creator: Harris & Ewing
William Howard Taft Out For A Stroll with Archibald Butt, Military Aide, And Charles Dewey Hilles, Secretary To The President, 1910. [US President (centre) with Hilles (2nd left) and Butt (right)]

Woodrow Wilson, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woodrow Wilson, between 1910 and 1917
Woodrow Wilson, between 1910 and 1917. President of the United States

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victoria s
Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Equerry of the Crown Stable, Sir George Augustus Quentin, Queens Gentleman Rider, Deputy Adjutant General

William Penn receives the Charter of Pennsylvania from Charles II of England in 1681
PNP377603 William Penn receives the Charter of Pennsylvania from Charles II of England in 1681 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penn (1644-1718)

The New Viceroy of Ireland, the State Entry into Dublin, 25 September (b / w photo)
1601084 The New Viceroy of Ireland, the State Entry into Dublin, 25 September (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Viceroy of Ireland)

Abe Linking with his Significantly Named Cabinet, published by M. E
AQS254851 Abe Linking with his Significantly Named Cabinet, published by M.E. Godwin in 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener, General View of the Guildhall during the Ceremony (litho)
1063980 The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener, General View of the Guildhall during the Ceremony (litho) by English School

Charles Philippe d Artois out of La Cour des Aides in Paris (engraving)
820426 Charles Philippe d Artois out of La Cour des Aides in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French aides du camp - general major and marshal with their mounts Date: 1813 - 1815

China, Hong Kong, Local Actors representing a Council of War
Hong Kong, China - Local Actors representing a Chinese General holding a Council of War. Date: circa 1908

The Screw Em Out golf hole cleaner by Heath Robinson
A typically convoluted contraption from William Heath Robinson, the first in a series entitled, Very Patent Aides to Sport, showing the Screw-Em-Out golf hole cleaner in action on a golf course

Education in China - Teacher and Pupil
Education in China - a teacher helping a young girl with her Mathematics. Date: circa 1920s

The Water Crawl Widgeon by Heath Robinson
The " Water Crawl" Widgeon - bluffing device on the Norfolk jungle. Another mind-boggling idea from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson

The Ice Hole Clam Spearer by Heath Robinson
An ingenious, though perhaps rather complicated device to catch clams through ice in the frozen north, part of a series of drawings in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News entitled

The Leap to Tin Salmon Blower by Heath Robinson
Another convoluted contraption from the gadget king William Heath Robinson, showing how salmon are tinned in Scotland, part of a series in the Illustrated Sporting

The Chipmunk Bagger by Heath Robinson
Ingenious contraption for use in the wilds of Brazil, a chipmunk bagger, part of a series by William Heath Robinson in the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News called Very Patent Aides to Sport

The Lifelyke stilted giraffe lurer by Heath Robinson
The Lifelyke stilted giraffe-lurer, part of a series called Very Patent Aides to Sport by William Heath Robinson in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

March army plain commander chief front aides
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General Scott giving orders to his aides for the advance of the Grand Army, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

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"Aides: From Golf Hole Cleaners to Military Staff, a Historical Journey" From the innovative Screw Em Out golf hole cleaner by Heath Robinson to the esteemed military staff and aides-de-camp in Queen Victoria's era, they have played diverse roles throughout history. In 1681, William Penn received the Charter of Pennsylvania from Charles II of England with the assistance of his trusted aides. This pivotal moment marked the birth of a new colony and showcased how they are facilitate important historical events. The State Entry into Dublin on September 25th captured in a black-and-white photograph portrays the grandeur surrounding the appointment of Ireland's New Viceroy. Aides stood by their leaders' side as they embarked on this significant journey. Abe Linking with his Significantly Named Cabinet, published by M. E. , showcases President Abraham Lincoln surrounded by his cabinet members who acted as indispensable aides during one of America's most challenging times. Their support was crucial in navigating through turbulent waters. The Presentation of Freedom of City to Lord Kitchener at Guildhall offers a glimpse into an elaborate ceremony where numerous aides ensured its smooth execution. The lithograph captures their presence amidst this prestigious event. Charles Philippe d'Artois stepping out La Cour des Aides in Paris is depicted in an engraving that highlights how even French nobility relied on their loyal assistants for daily affairs. Chinese history reveals local actors representing a Council of War, emphasizing how Chinese culture also valued advisors and aides when making critical decisions affecting their nation's future. Education in China is exemplified through an image depicting a teacher guiding pupils, showcasing how educators act as valuable aids to young minds seeking knowledge and growth. Heath Robinson's whimsical inventions like The Water Crawl Widgeon and The Ice Hole Clam Spearer remind us that even seemingly trivial tasks require inventive tools aided by human ingenuity - proving that sometimes even machines need "aides.