Assistant Collection (page 2)

Wallpapers and Decorations, John Gilkes, Brighton
Advertising poster, Wallpapers and Decorations, John Gilkes & Sons, North Street, Brighton. circa 1920

Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Blue-Grey Metallic Body
Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot with grey blue body and colourful buttons and digital-style display panel

Trojan mens clothing shop, Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

Antique shop in The Old Salthouse, St Ives, Cornwall. 15th February 1954

Photocall for special 90 minute Doctor Who episode titled The Five Doctors, which will celebrate 20 years of the sci fi series, 17th March 1983

Magician Bernard Hughes: Performing sword in a box trick with his female assistant. April 1965

Bristol Aeronautical Corporation XLRQ-1 11652, the 2nd prototype amphibious assault transport glider at the Naval Air Material Centre (NAMC) Philadelphia

Boulton Paul Chief Test Pilot, A. E. Gunn, with his assistant
The newly-appointed Boulton Paul Chief Test Pilot, A.E. Gunn, right, with his assistant Lt R. Mancus alongside a Boulton Paul Balliol, May 1949. Date: 1949

A Charlatan, early 1780s. Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
A Charlatan, early 1780s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Way Back. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1947, on the Marshall Plan
MARSHALL PLAN, 1947. The Way Back. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1947, on the Marshall Plan, the European Recovery Program proposed by U.S. Secretary of State George C

Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million from Congress to defend
TRUMAN DOCTRINE CARTOON. Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million from Congress to defend the vulnerable countries of Greece

Stanley Austin, author, assistant editor of The Magnet
Caricature of Stanley Austin, author, assistant editor of The Magnet, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Three men in charge of the Queen Mary - Captain, Chief and Assistant Chief Engineers Date: 1936

Ministers, In The Restroom
This sketch shows a French minister speaking with a restroom assistant who is holding a towel, saying Give me another one, you can see that this one is clean. Date: circa 1901

Men In Conversation
A sketch showing a man speaking with a shop assistant or workman. Date: circa 1901

Georgian cartoon, What a Treat! by Henry Heath Date: 1829

Vanni Marcoux, H G Moore and Lalla Miranda
Signor Vanni Marcoux (L), bass, H G Moore (R), assistant stage manager, Mme Lalla Miranda, soprano Date: 1910

Advert, Footgloves, luxury footwear for ladies
Advert, Footgloves, Luxury Footwear for Ladies Date: 1910

James Jennings, assistant editor of The Tatler for many years, now retiring. Date: 1940

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Una ayuda y otra (One help and another). Engraving by Ramon Puyol about the international help belonging to the fist series of Drawings of the Civil War. Litography

Spanish Civil War Ajut Permanent A Madrid Help
spanish, civil, war, ajut, permanent, a, madrid, help, to, poster, by, durban, vertical, upright, colour, color, family, with, people, person, persons, relative, relatives, old, age, woman, women

Spainish Civil War (1936-1939). Ayudad a Madrid sufrido y heroico (Help the suffering and heroic Madrid). Poster by Cabana y Contreras. SPAIN. Barcelona

Bill Wainwright, journalist and Communist Party member
William (Bill) Wainwright (1908-2000), journalist, pamphleteer and member of the Communist Party of Great Britain. He became the CPGB Assistant Secretary in 1956

The Dentist, 1652 (oil on panel)
MAN276869 The Dentist, 1652 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 32.7x46.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating
2604020 Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual")

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating
2604019 Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: "The Adventure of Silver Blaze": Encounter between Silas Brown)

The Amateur Photographer (colour litho)
3094537 The Amateur Photographer (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amateur Photographer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Sudden Death of Count Nicola Muraview, Foreign Minister in Petersburg (colour litho)
2798326 The Sudden Death of Count Nicola Muraview, Foreign Minister in Petersburg (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels
528671 The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels, Lord Sandwich and assistant patch up the kettle of state. George III looks on, hands raised

Cortelyou. Secty. Cortelyou and Barnes in office, between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Cortelyou. Secty. Cortelyou and Barnes in office, between 1890 and 1910. Secretary of Treasury - T.R. Roosevelt Admin

Selling his Wares (oil on canvas)
827218 Selling his Wares (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 52.7x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Selling his Wares. Ettore Forti (1850-1940). Oil on canvas

Private secretary to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6340242 Private secretary to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Private secretary to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

Niall O Donavan Ireland Assistant Coach England V Ireland Twickenham, London, England 15 March 2008 Date: 15 March 2008

P. Villepreux
P.Villepreux France Assistant Coach 08 March 1999 Date: 08 March 1999

Andy Robinson & Gregor Townsend Scotland Rugby Head Coach & Assistant England V Scotland Rugby UnionSix Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 13 March 2011 Date: 13 March 2011

Steve Hansen New Zealand Assistant Coach England V New Zealand, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 21 November 2009 Date: 21 November 2009

Joe Lydon England Rugby UnionAssistant Coach Wales V England Rugby Union Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales 05 February 2005 Date: 05 February 2005

Chris Kinane Assistant Trainer, G.Hubbard 26 November 1997 Date: 26 November 1997

David Stait Assistant Trainer To J Pitman 11 November 1997 Date: 11 November 1997

Alex Hailes Assistant Trainer Kim Bailey 28 February 1997 Date: 28 February 1997

Amanda Harwood Assistant Trainer 13 November 1996 Date: 13 November 1996

Mark Pitman Assistant Trainer Jenny Pitman 26 October 1993 Date: 26 October 1993

A Doctors Scientific Experiment, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368840 A Doctors Scientific Experiment, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul)

Snuff Bottle with Scholars and Assistants Opening a Scroll, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900

A Triptych (Sanpukutsui): Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters of the Three Cities, second half of 18th century

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83

Haku Rakuten, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Haku Rakuten, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

La petite forge, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
La petite forge, n.d

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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.