Assistant Collection (page 5)

Comic postcard, Customer in Furniture Department
Comic postcard, Customer in the Furniture Department Date: 20th century

Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
Clothing retailer in Canning Town, London. Boy shop assistant holds up garments outside shop for inspection. Date: 1938

Comic postcard, Customer and shop assistant Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Scene in a tailors shop Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer Date: 20th century

Four shop workers line up for a photograph in a well-stocked grocery store. The rationing sign behind them and the royal tin suggests the photograph dates to around 1952 or 1953

Two women pose for their photograph in a bakers shop. Date: c. 1953
Two women pose for their photograph in a bakers shop. Date: c.1953

The Famous Library of King Ashur-Bani-Pal, at Nineveh, illustration from
STC357955 The Famous Library of King Ashur-Bani-Pal, at Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (colour litho) by Le Quesne

Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English
STC255273 Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Wehnert

Ms 173 f. 66r Initial H in the form of two conjurors
XIR90991 Ms 173 f.66r Initial H in the form of two conjurors, from Moralia in Job by Pope Gregory the Great, Burgundian School (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF147916 Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: introduced in England in 1471; ); English, out of copyright

A sculptors foundry, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243957 A sculptors foundry, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Potters, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
STC137312 Potters, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A Chinese Calligraphy Shop, from an account of the Dutch Embassy in China, engraved by A
STC221844 A Chinese Calligraphy Shop, from an account of the Dutch Embassy in China, engraved by A. Maisonneuve, c.1670s (engraving) by Humblot

Girl Workers of London - The Shop Girl. 1898

Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print)
3036150 Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a woman office worker making notes in a notepad; screen print)

Phil Squod, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465512 Phil Squod, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833713 Selling Tuttenage Metalwares, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 51x44 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

The laboratory of Swiss chemist Jons Jacob Berzelius (chromolitho)
669223 The laboratory of Swiss chemist Jons Jacob Berzelius (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

The Photographers Van with Marcus Sparling in the Crimea, 1855 (salt print)
701260 The Photographers Van with Marcus Sparling in the Crimea, 1855 (salt print) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); Library of Congress, Washington D.C

Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings
CHT171323 Judging from Appearance, number 76 of Busbys Humourous Etchings, engraved by Thomas Busby (fl.1804-21) 1828 (coloured engraving) by French School

A German Surgeon, from Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
XJF194975 A German Surgeon, from Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

A Parisian Greengrocers shop, early 19th century (colour litho)
CHT177437 A Parisian Greengrocers shop, early 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Alchemist (panel)
NOR86721 The Alchemist (panel) by Poel, Egbert van der (1621-64); 28x22.2 cm; Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

John Bannister in his Dressing Room at Drury Lane, 1783
XYC281136 John Bannister in his Dressing Room at Drury Lane, 1783 (pen & ink with w/c and wash on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 21.9x16.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Barber in Mayence, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper)
FSG324604 Barber in Mayence, 1858 (pencil on off-white wove paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 15.2x9.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Abbot Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-99) investigating the physiology of digestion on birds
CHT253244 Abbot Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-99) investigating the physiology of digestion on birds, illustration from La vie et les moeurs des animaux par Louis Figuier (1819-94) Paris

Chinese potter throwing a porcelain cup on a potters wheel, powered by an assistant. Another worker arranges cups on a board for the oven

Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk, Qing Dynasty
Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk. The brush is made of rabbit hair and bamboo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Ms 62 f. 215r St. Eligius making a Shrine; St. Eligius at an Anvil, from a Book of Hours
3714672 Ms 62 f.215r St. Eligius making a Shrine; St. Eligius at an Anvil, from a Book of Hours, c.1445-50 (vellum) by Master of the Rohan Hours, (fl.1420-30); 24.5x17.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

General Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Meautis
As the US 8th Infantry Regiment, the spearhead of the 4th Divison landed on Utah Beach the Assistant Divisional Commander, General Roosevelt

Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving)
2771376 Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan)

Sergeant-Major Ali Kiongwe, Zanzibari assistant to British colonial administrator Harry H Johnston between 1884
3626749 Sergeant-Major Ali Kiongwe, Zanzibari assistant to British colonial administrator Harry H Johnston between 1884 and 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The gentle art of cooking (colour photo)
3641649 The gentle art of cooking (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gentle art of cooking)

Le Coiffeur (colour litho)
3100068 Le Coiffeur (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Coiffeur. Illustration for large advertising card issued by Au Bon Marche)

Exact time, France 1880
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France - scene in the shop where the clocks are sold. Date: 1880

Blacksmith hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer
Blacksmith in his forge hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer. Date: 1887

Men assisting Howard Carter with Tutankhamuns tomb
The men assisting Mr Howard Carter: the three head men (at back) who are helping Mr Carter to pack and remove the objects from Tutankhamuns tomb to that of Seti II. 1923

Toy shop assistant
People You See. Toy shop assistant. From Teddy Bear (15 August 1964). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1964

At the Toy Shop - People You See. From Teddy Bear (23 December 1967). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1967

Cartoon - Wanted, An Assistant. early 19th century

Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Yellow Body (1 / 3)
Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot with yellow body, big red eyes, orange arms and blue feet

Poster, Eat More Fried Fish -- A Hot Favourite. circa 1950s

Charlatan or Quack Doctor - 17th century England
A Charlatan peddling patent medicines to gullible 17th century purchsers - pictured here with a monkey assistant. 17th century

The Indian Executive Staff of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving)
1055021 The Indian Executive Staff of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mould from Nature, 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH402628 A Mould from Nature, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Moulage sur Nature; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

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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.