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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

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Assistant Collection: Snuff Bottle with Scholars and Assistants Opening a Scroll, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
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Assistant Collection: A Triptych (Sanpukutsui): Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters of the Three
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Assistant Collection: The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83. Creator: Shunsho
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Assistant Collection: Haku Rakuten, from the series 'Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)', 1898
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Assistant Collection: La petite forge, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
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Assistant Collection: The Small Forge, 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
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Assistant Collection: Mother and Child, ca. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
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Assistant Collection: Portrait of Mr. Carpenter, age 80, Before 1900. Creator: Edwin S. Sterry
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Assistant Collection: The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
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Assistant Collection: The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant (pencil & w / c on paper)
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Assistant Collection: The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)
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Assistant Collection: De la Poudre et des Bals (oil on panel)
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Assistant Collection: D O Hill, taken by his chemical assistant Robert Adamson (b / w photo)
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Assistant Collection: Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking
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Assistant Collection: Punchinello as Tailors Assistant, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
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Assistant Collection: 6th Lord Byron and his Servant Robert Rushton (oil on canvas)
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Assistant Collection: Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)
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Assistant Collection: Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving)
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Assistant Collection: Working Gold for Fine Jewellery Articles, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
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Assistant Collection: Sally Brass, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens
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Assistant Collection: A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas)
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Assistant Collection: A lion tamer injured by a lion (colour litho)
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Assistant Collection: Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
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Assistant Collection: Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933
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Assistant Collection: Apparatus that Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman complains about dress size Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer in department store - walk this way Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Ordering a pair of trousers Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer in Wholesale Department hoping for a cash discount Date
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Man with female shop assistant Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman buying material in a shop
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Man buying sixpenny postal order in the Post Office Date
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman at a lending library
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman with baby in a shop Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, dissatisfied customer in shop Date: 20th century
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer in Furniture Department
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Assistant Collection: Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer and shop assistant
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, Scene in a tailors shop Date: circa 1918
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Assistant Collection: Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer
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Assistant Collection: Four shop workers line up for a photograph in a well-stocked grocery store
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Assistant Collection: Two women pose for their photograph in a bakers shop. Date: c. 1953
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Assistant Collection: The Famous Library of King Ashur-Bani-Pal, at Nineveh, illustration from
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Assistant Collection: Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English
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Assistant Collection: Ms 173 f. 66r Initial H in the form of two conjurors


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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.