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Resuscitation technique, 19th century
Resuscitation technique, 19th-century artwork. Demonstration of the technique developed in 1892 by the French physician Laborde to resuscitate patients who have stopped breathing

Magic trick, 19th century artwork. Shown here is the double cage magic trick, where the magician makes one or both of his assistants (in the cages) disappear or swap places

Strongwoman, 19th century
Strongwoman, 19th-century artwork. Strongwoman Mary Arniotis lifting five men in a performance in Berlin, Germany. Arniotis performed feats of strength while touring Europe and the USA in the 1890s

Lavoisier respiration experiment, 1770s
Lavoisier respiration experiment, 18th century. French chemist Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) in his laboratory with his wife and his assistants

Medical purging, satirical artwork
Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head

Electroplating, 19th century
Electroplating. Artwork showing an inspection of a workers skill in the technique of electroplating. The electroplated object is being examined

Spallanzanis digestion experiment. Historical artwork of an experiment on digestion carried out by the Italian biologist Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799)

Michael Faraday, British physicist
Michael Faraday (1791-1867). Statue of the British chemist and physicist Michael Faraday. Faradays major work included suggesting the concepts of electric and magnetic fields

Forge of Hephaistos, Roman fresco. Hephaistos (Vulcan) is seated at his forge, hammering metal on an anvil as he forges armour for use by heroes. He is assisted by a pair of Cyclops

HANDBOOK: FIRST AID. First aid handbook published by the Johnson & Johnson Company, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 19th century

Sales assistants outside a dress shop
A group of well-presented young women - presumably sales assistants - stand in front of the windows of a dressmakers and outfitters shop

Cairo, Egypt - Sweet seller
A sweet seller in Cairo, Egypt. He uses a small set of hand scales to measure out a quantity of some delectable confectionary

Seller of little chickens
A Bohemian Gypsy lady chicken seller, specialising in little chickens. Pictures with her young male assistant

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

Turkish Wrestler (3 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, throwing knives. One knife is painted on the backdrop is if in mid-air! A series of cards (3 of 4) depicting a Turkish wrestler, juggler, weightlifter

Newsagent & Much More - Oxford
Sawyers Newsagent, Stationer, Confectioner and Tobacconist in Oxford. A magnificent photographic postcard showing a General Store on an Oxford street selling pretty much anything you can imagine

Magician Mr Philippe, the Chinese Physicis
Undated print of lithograph of magician Mr Philippe, the " Chinese Physicist" (Physicien Chinois) with Scottish assistant, Domingo, behind him. HPG/8/2/1 (xxxi)"

Eleanor Lansing Thomas, social secretary to US Secretary of
Eleanor Lansing Thomas, social secretary to Mr John Foster Dulles, US Secretary of State in 1954 pictured going through press cuttings

Izmir, Turkey - Travelling ironmonger
A travelling itinerant ironmonger with his young assistant and some of his wares at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Prince Leopold, 1872
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1855-1884) photographed in 1872. Leopold was the fourth son and eighth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Prince Leopolds engagement
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1855-1884) and his future wife, Princess Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1881. The fourth son and eight child of Queen Victoria

Robert E. Peary on the Roosevelt, 1909
Photograph showing Commander Robert E. Peary (1856-1920), the Arctic explorer, on the bridge of the Roosevelt, 1909. Peary is seen in the fur clothing he used during his expedition to the North Pole

Circus Acrobat / Garnier
In a fine display of balance, a gentleman rides a penny farthing while his assistant performs a handstand on the handlebars

Gran pop Gets his Fly-Papers Ready
Gran pop Gets His Fly-papers ready orang utan and his monkey assistant making sticky flytraps

Housewife Shopping 1950S
A shop assistant wraps up a loaf of bread as a pretty young woman in a fetching hat points out which type of sausages she wants at the counter of a delicatessen

Uniforms for assistant nurses
Pictured on the left, a single-breasted dark green serge suit, on the right a dark green overcoat. Uniforms designed for state enrolled assistant nurses

Interrogating Witness
A Chinese official questions a witness, held on her knees by an assistant, while a scribe records her testimony

Eel Pie Shop
A well-dressed businessman, walking near Temple Bar, Strand, London, is overtaken by a craving for an eel-pie - or is it the comely shop assistant who attracts him ?

Fabric Shop Assistant
A shop assistant behind a counter folds a length of flower patterned fabric she has just cut from a roll of cloth

Costume / Shoe Shop
Two elegant, society ladies wearing fur stoles, hats & gloves patronise a shoe shop where the more practically garbed shop assistant sees to their every whim

Boy at Tailors Shop
A young boy in a sailor blouse is measured for a new outfit. His mother, in a fox fur stole, looks on. Tailors sit cross legged on a table while another cuts cloth

Trying on Shoes / Photo
A rather glamorous lady wearing gloves, seamed stockings and fur-trimmed coat tries on a pair of shoes with the help of an assistant while her companion smokes

Houdini Exposes Trick
Houdini demonstrates how with the help of an assistant, a skilful medium can exchange a blank slate for a marked one in mid-seance

Shop Assistant 1883
A shop-girl

Hindostan Woman
A woman of Hindostan. She is either an assistant in a jewelers shop, showing off the goods, or she is doing an elaborate dance which involves jewelry... Date: 1722

Back to the Grindstone
A grinder and his assistant sharpening knives or other tools on a grindstone

Jt Arnold Bootmakers
Mr J T Arnold, bootmaker, stands outside his shop with his assistant : he sells laces and polish, repairs boots and shoes and makes boots to order. Location unknown

Fashionable Frenchwoman visits her couturier
A fashionable Frenchwoman visits her couturier

A Farrier at work, Worcestershire
A Farrier at work, fitting a shoe to a large working horse, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Cayman Islands Technical Diver entering water with assistance, Divetech, Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Paris Street Magician
A Parisian street magician entertains the crowd, performing a trick with a member of the audience, or his assistant, and a large baton

Gold-Beater 1827
A gold-beater and his assistant hammering gold into ingots with special hammers

Dc Solander / Round Eng
DANIEL CARL SOLANDER Swedish botanist, assistant to Linnaeus

The Showman
A street entertainer sets up his stand, while his assistant blows his trumpet to attract an audience

Cap Vendors Shop, China
CHINA A cap vendors shop in Canton; a customer smokes a long pipe while another is helped with his choice of caps; an assistant makes tea

Sculpting Animals
Waterstone Hawkins and an assistant in his workshop, creating the prehistoric animal sculptures for the grounds of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham

Knife Thrower / Circa 1880
A knife thrower in leotard and tights prepares to throw another blade at his blindfolded assistant who is tied down to make sure she doesn t accidently flinch

Strawberry Seller 1877
A young woman and her boy assistant sell strawberries from the back of a cart in London

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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.