Assistant Collection (page 12)

Man on horseback outside a shop, USA
Man on horseback outside a shop, George A Remley, Groceries & Meats, possibly in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Shop interior with female assistant, USA
Shop interior with female assistant, with a rotating postcard rack on the counter, North America. Date: 1910s

M. Spadoni, juggler and balancer performing at the Alhambra pictured holding his assistant, who happens to be riding a bicycle, with one hand. Date: 1899

Adrian Brunel, film director and screenwriter
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, who began his career during the silent movie era. Seen here on the set of The First of The Few

French Trade Show - Algerian Ceramics of E Soupireau on display. One wonders whether the fine gentleman on the left is Monsieur Soupireau himself

Woman trying on an array of hats in the Autumn sale 1909
Edwardian woman sitting at a dressing table while a sales assistant helps her choose hats from the Autumn sale. 1909

Letterhead design - Stephen Naylor, Tailor, Wisbech
Letterhead design - Stephen Naylor, Tailor, Clothier and Hatter, Church Gates, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. 19th century

First Floor of Our Boys Clothing Company, Oxford St, London
View of the First Floor, otherwise known as the Juvenile Clothing Room, in Our Boys Clothing Company. Image demonstrates shopping in the 19th century. Date: c.1895

Spain. Altar server singing. Essay. Engraving, 1886. Colored
Spain. Altar server singing. Essay. Engraving by Perez. Painting by Arcadio Mas y Fondevilla. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana. 1886. Colored

The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijg
Johannes Jelgerhuis (1770-1836). Dutch painter. The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijgendam in Amsterdam, 1820. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Two ranchers attending t
Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Two ranchers attending the birth of an ox. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs by Jan Tilens (1
Jan Tilens (1589-1630). Flemish painter. A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Three Roman Catholic clergymen, Haiti, West Indies
Three Roman Catholic clergymen, including Archbishop (probably Julien-Jean-Guillaume Conan) and Assistant Bishop (probably Joseph-Marie Le Gouaze), Archdiocese of Port au Prince, Haiti, West Indies

Assistant Superintendent Betty Barnes, Lagos, Nigeria
Assistant Superintendent Betty Barnes (front row, centre), at the time of her posting to Lagos, Nigeria. She served with the Met Police from 1950 to 1975

Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, in Berlin, Germany
Assistant HMI (His/Her Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary) Barbara Denis de Vitre, on a postwar visit to Berlin, where she was an expert consultant on the employment of women in the German police

Group photo, women police officers, Westminster, London
Group photo of women police officers standing on Clive Steps, Westminster, London. At the front (left) is Superintendent Sophia Stanley

Woman weighing fruit on scales in a shop. Date: 1970s

Drunken man in a cafe. Date: 1970s

A snack bar at the back of a night club in Manchester
Woman assistant at Club Grub, offering hot snacks and sandwiches. Date: 1970s

Charles De Coetlogon
CHARLES EDWARD DE COETLOGON Churchman, assistant chaplain to the Lock Hospital, London, which doesn t seem much of a claim to fame... Date: CIRCA 1746 - 1820

German Post Office
A rather formidable looking well-to-do lady demands service at a German post office. The manager looks displeased and his assistant wisely keeps his head down. Date: circa 1900

Couturier at Work 1927
An overweight couturier in a smoking jacket depicted in the throws of creating a fashion masterpiece. His assistant holds some fringing up against a model for his approval. Date: 1927

Selling a necklace
A jeweller shows a necklace to a potential lady customer 1933

Cartoon, Parisian woman out shopping, WW1
Cartoon showing an elegant Parisian woman in a very tall hat, out shopping for fabrics. She asks for a large amount of material for a new hat, in spite of wartime austerity. Date: 1917

A Dainty Purchase 1930
Both customer and shop assistant seem delighted by this dainty purchase Date: 1930

Shoemaker 1827
A shoe maker makes shoes by hand with the help of a boy assistant. Date: 1827

Industry / Rope 1827
A rope maker reels out newly made rope across his garden with the help of an assistant operating a wheel at the other end. Date: 1827

Edison / Lab / Electric Lite
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Working on electric light in his laboratory Date: 1880

Radio Project / Marconi
Marconi and his assistant supervise the positioning of the antenna aboard the ship Elettra during his 1930 project. Date: 1930

Merchant Checks Goods
A British merchant supervises a stock take of goods while his assistant jots down the details in a ledger with a quill pen. Date: 1827

Mrs. A. B Marshalls showroom for kichen furnishings 1887
Showroom at 32 Mortimer Street, Regent Street, London, with kitchen furniture and French Italian and American goods. Date: 1887

F Foster, Earlsfield Tobacco Stores, Wandsworth, SW London. Date: circa 1920s

F E Rush newsagent, Aybrook Street, Marylebone, London
Woman standing in the doorway of F E Rush newsagent, tobacconist and confectioner, 23 Aybrook Street, Marylebone, London. Date: circa 1930

Courtney Duckett antique shop, Crawford Street, London W
Courtney Duckett antique and curio shop, 109 and 110 Crawford Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London W. circa 1910

R W Herriott, Greengrocer Fruiterer, Marine Parade, Brighton
R W Herriott, Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1900

Staff of Fowlers, 56 Marylebone Lane, London
Staff of Fowlers fruiterer and florist, 56 Marylebone Lane, London, standing outside the shop. Date: circa 1905

Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Penzance, Cornwall
Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, also St Mary s, Scilly Isles, with an advertisement for Miers Box Calf Finest Leather Boots. circa 1900

R T Parkins shop, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA, with Mr Parkin himself, the driver and a female assistant standing in the doorway, shortly before closing time. Date: 1909

Shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles
A shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles, holds up a washing up mop for a price check. Date: circa 1980

Shop worker daydreams as shoppers wait to be served, Eccles
A shop worker daydreams as shoppers wait to be served in Sandys Bread Shop, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1980

Chip shop owner and staff pose for a photograph, Eccles
A chip shop owner and three staff members pose for a photograph behind their counter in Peel Green, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1977

The Snake Skin Shoes or the Temptation of Eve
The Snake-Skin Shoes, or, the Temptation of Eve by Pierrot. A young woman in a shoe shop is tempted by a pair of snake skin shoes presented by the somewhat saturnine looking sales assistant

Interior of The Big Curio Store, Tijuana, Mexico. Date: 1928

A Japanese sales assistant stands at a shop counter next to some ties. Date: 1932

Miss Ellen Bilbrough
Ellen Bilbrough, an assistant of childrens emigration promoter Annie Macpherson, went to Canada to run the Marchmont House distribution home at Belleville, Ontario. Date: circa 1910

Barnardos - Dame Margarets Home - Washington, Durham
Two women, perhaps the Matron and her assistant, at the gates of Dame Margarets Home, Washington, Durham, one of the homes run by Barnardo s

WW1 - British soldiers canteen
WW1 - A British soldier purchasing a toothbrush from a helper at a canteen. The toothbrush not for use, but "...only for kit inspection." Date: 1915

Philip Rose
Sir Philip Rose, 1st Baronet (1816 1883) was the son of William Rose, an Assistant Surgeon in the British Indian Army. Caption: Lord Beaconsfields friend. Date: 1881

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"Unsung Heroes: The Vital Role of the Assistant Throughout History" From bricklayers in 1827 to the brave engineers aboard the ill-fated Titanic, assistants have played a crucial role in various fields. Just like Sherlock Holmes relied on his trusted companion Dr. John Watson, these unsung heroes have supported and aided their counterparts throughout history. In an illustration by Sidney Paget for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" (1892), we catch a glimpse of Holmes and Watson working together to solve mysteries that baffle others. Their partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration between mastermind and assistant. While some assistants worked alongside skilled craftsmen like those at Meccano, Barley & Son in Bath, others embraced modern technology such as electric chainsaws to enhance productivity. These individuals were instrumental in revolutionizing industries with their innovative approaches. Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd from Preston, Lancashire employed dedicated assistants who contributed to the creation of exquisite fabrics like St. Luke painting the Virgin (1602). Their attention to detail ensured that every stroke was captured flawlessly on canvas or panel. Not all assistants were confined to artistic endeavors; some found themselves immersed in historical events. Take Jeremiah dictating his prophecies to Baruch (650-585 BC) – an example of how even prophets needed assistance when conveying divine messages. In moments of frustration or humor, assistants also made their mark. H. M Bateman's depiction shows a shop assistant losing his temper – reminding us that even those who assist can sometimes be pushed beyond their limits. Assistantship extended beyond professional realms as well; Lady Cynthia Colville is seen with her loyal companions David, Philip, and Jock - highlighting how personal aides provided support and companionship within aristocratic circles. Finally, let us not forget the royal treasure guarded by diligent assistants - gold, silver lapis lazuli obsidian adorning splendid swords of kings.