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"Bankruptcy: A Historical Tapestry of Financial Turmoil" In the depths of a dusty notebook

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins

Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins
A notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving)

The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4920303 The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the Law system)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The Mount of Piete, late 19th century, Anonymous (painting)

The Mount of Piete, late 19th century, Anonymous (painting)
AIS5336021 The Mount of Piete, late 19th century, Anonymous (painting); (add.info.: "The Mount of Piete" A mother and her daughter sell their objects. Anonymous painting)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: View of the rue Quincampoix with the speculators at the time of the system of John Law

View of the rue Quincampoix with the speculators at the time of the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4905830 View of the rue Quincampoix with the speculators at the time of the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economic system)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving)

Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving)
3586526 Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Quinquanpoix. A Dutch satire on John Law of Lauriston)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: View of the Bankruptcy of the rue Quincampoix caused by the system of John Law

View of the Bankruptcy of the rue Quincampoix caused by the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4849543 View of the Bankruptcy of the rue Quincampoix caused by the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Bankruptcy caused by the system of John Law, end of the 19th century (chromolithograph)

Bankruptcy caused by the system of John Law, end of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4848838 Bankruptcy caused by the system of John Law, end of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bankruptcy caused by the system of John Law, Scottish economist)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Les Faillites de Cupidon, 1856. Creator: Félicien Rops

Les Faillites de Cupidon, 1856. Creator: Félicien Rops
Les Faillites de Cupidon, 1856. From periodical: Uylenspiegel, no. 4, 24 February 1856

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Singer Billy Fury pictured in London today after his discharge from bankruptcy

Singer Billy Fury pictured in London today after his discharge from bankruptcy. 21st March 1979

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Stone Court, Sunningdale in Berkshire home of Pop Group Five Star being repossessed by an

Stone Court, Sunningdale in Berkshire home of Pop Group Five Star being repossessed by an officer of the Sherriffs Office because the family band could not afford to pay the mortgage. 30th May 1990

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Handley Page HP. 137 Jetstream 3M

Handley Page HP. 137 Jetstream 3M
Handley Page HP.137 Jetstream 3M (msn 258). The prototype of the 3M / C-10A, in Mar 1969, during an air-air photo-shoot. Scrapped in 1970 after the United States Air Force cancelled their order for

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Wall Street Given Advice from Bishop Ingram 1907

Wall Street Given Advice from Bishop Ingram 1907
Bishop Ingram of London preaching to Wall Street business men, before panic in New York came. Date: October 1907

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Panic Scene in New York 1907

Panic Scene in New York 1907
Crowds in Wall Street, New York, during the recent run on the banks. Over a three-week period starting in mid-October, when the New York Stock Exchange fell almost 50% from its peak the previous

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Microcosm of London, Early 19th century (print)

Microcosm of London, Early 19th century (print)
7315202 Microcosm of London, Early 19th century (print) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guildhall. Examination of a bankrupt before his creditors)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880

Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880
7279731 Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880 by Unknown Artist

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving)

The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving)
LRI4676481 The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 4th arrondissement)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The Rise of the Hohenzollerns, 1640 AD (engraving)

The Rise of the Hohenzollerns, 1640 AD (engraving)
2788255 The Rise of the Hohenzollerns, 1640 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rise of the Hohenzollerns, 1640 AD)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond. 1869 (lithograph)

Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond. 1869 (lithograph)
7232975 Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hudson, remarkable for his misfortunes, died 1767)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: La banqueroute bancaire. (Bank Bankruptcy). A l interieur d une banque russe

La banqueroute bancaire. (Bank Bankruptcy). A l interieur d une banque russe
FIA5328774 La banqueroute bancaire. (Bank Bankruptcy). A l interieur d une banque russe, une foule d usagers fait face a des policiers qui maintiennent la discipline apres le krach

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Vente aux encheres publiques des arrieres de dette. (Public Property auction for the Arrears)

Vente aux encheres publiques des arrieres de dette. (Public Property auction for the Arrears)
FIA5359723 Vente aux encheres publiques des arrieres de dette. (Public Property auction for the Arrears). Dans un village de campagne enneige, des objets domestiques sont mis en vente en pleine rue

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Economic crisis: a board representing consumer products affected by inflation (leather

Economic crisis: a board representing consumer products affected by inflation (leather
XEE4188287 Economic crisis: a board representing consumer products affected by inflation (leather, stamp, bread, transport, fabric) and rising taxes

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Financial scandal: the crowd of stolen customers wants to siege the counters of

Financial scandal: the crowd of stolen customers wants to siege the counters of
XEE4184163 Financial scandal: the crowd of stolen customers wants to siege the counters of the establishment " La Gazette du Franc"

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)

Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)
2561290 Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constitutional Convention)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Sir Robert Harding, Chief Official Receiver in Bankruptcy (b / w photo)

Sir Robert Harding, Chief Official Receiver in Bankruptcy (b / w photo)
1626727 Sir Robert Harding, Chief Official Receiver in Bankruptcy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Harding)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Mr Jenkins took pen and ink, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

Mr Jenkins took pen and ink, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617080 Mr Jenkins took pen and ink, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Father Kelleher and the 'Plan of Campaign'on the Ponsonby Estate, near Youghal, Ireland (engraving)

Father Kelleher and the "Plan of Campaign"on the Ponsonby Estate, near Youghal, Ireland (engraving)
1050411 Father Kelleher and the " Plan of Campaign" on the Ponsonby Estate, near Youghal, Ireland (engraving) by English School

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit

English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit parlour with lawyer and loanshark looking on. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Father Time showing men and women scenes from life

Father Time showing men and women scenes from life
Allegorical illustration of Father Time with scythe, globe and hourglass showing men and women scenes from life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Portrait of John Law (1671-1729). Chromolithography of the late 19th century

Portrait of John Law (1671-1729). Chromolithography of the late 19th century
XEE4411080 Portrait of John Law (1671-1729). Chromolithography of the late 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of John Law (1671-1729)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) on foot, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in

Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) on foot, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in
LSE4402400 Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) on foot, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720 (Event of Quincampoix Street) by Unknown artist

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729), Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720

Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729), Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720
XEE4405116 Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729), Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720 (Event of Quincampoix Street) by Unknown Artist

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The credit is dead, the bad payers killed him. Epinal imaging, late 19th century

The credit is dead, the bad payers killed him. Epinal imaging, late 19th century
XEE4137814 The credit is dead, the bad payers killed him. Epinal imaging, late 19th century. Private collection. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The credit is dead)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: No. 1744 A Meeting of Creditors (pen, ink & w / c on paper)

No. 1744 A Meeting of Creditors (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
FIT107391 No.1744 A Meeting of Creditors (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 29.9x43 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Sale of Oscar Wildes Household Effects at Tite Street (engraving)

Sale of Oscar Wildes Household Effects at Tite Street (engraving)
583379 Sale of Oscar Wildes Household Effects at Tite Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of Oscar Wildes Household Effects at Tite Street)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Rembrandts Last Years (chromolitho)

Rembrandts Last Years (chromolitho)
735378 Rembrandts Last Years (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rembrandts Last Years)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: We set forward from the peaceful neighbourhood

We set forward from the peaceful neighbourhood
617078 We set forward from the peaceful neighbourhood, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint)

There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint)
CHT386053 There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The Royal British Bank in the Bankruptcy Court, Commissioner Holroyd confirming the Adjudication

The Royal British Bank in the Bankruptcy Court, Commissioner Holroyd confirming the Adjudication (engraving)
2772432 The Royal British Bank in the Bankruptcy Court, Commissioner Holroyd confirming the Adjudication (engraving) by English School

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Paris IV arrondissement - La rue Quincampoix en 1720 a l

Paris IV arrondissement - La rue Quincampoix en 1720 a l
XEE4410846 Paris IV arrondissement - La rue Quincampoix en 1720 a l epoque du systAme de John Law (1671 - 1729) - " L agiotage a la rue Quincampoix" (bankruptcy causee by Law)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the law system

Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the law system
XEE4415630 Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the law system, the agiotors of the rue Quincampoix - Paris IVth ardt

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Economic crisis between wars (between wars): public spending, Marianne

Economic crisis between wars (between wars): public spending, Marianne
XEE4188207 Economic crisis between wars (between wars): public spending, Marianne, symbol of the Republic, throwing bags full of money into a chasm

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: 'Whats the demd total?'(colour litho)

"Whats the demd total?"(colour litho)
956091 " Whats the demd total?" (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: The Stoppage of the Bank, c. 1827 (oil on panel)

The Stoppage of the Bank, c. 1827 (oil on panel)
BAG140184 The Stoppage of the Bank, c.1827 (oil on panel) by Sharples, Rolinda (1794-1838); 83.8x120.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Browne, Cavanagh, Browne and Bayley)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1930_12_11: Bank, Suicide, Case Oustric Illustration by Abel

Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1930_12_11: Bank, Suicide, Case Oustric Illustration by Abel
ICA4940956 Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1930_12_11: Bank, Suicide, Case Oustric Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Candide, Satirique en N & B)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving)

English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving)
5912753 English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit parlour, 1817 (engraving)

English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit parlour, 1817 (engraving)
5912752 English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit parlour, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Cartoon song 'La Panne a Panama'

Cartoon song "La Panne a Panama"
LSE4094904 Cartoon song " La Panne a Panama", saw of the day created by Monsy at the Casino de Paris, lyrics by R

Background imageBankruptcy Collection: Paris IV arrondissement - La rue Quincampoix en 1720 a l

Paris IV arrondissement - La rue Quincampoix en 1720 a l
XEE4156628 Paris IV arrondissement - La rue Quincampoix en 1720 a l epoque du systAme de John Law (1671 - 1729) - " L agiotage a la rue Quincampoix" (bankruptcy causee by Law)



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"Bankruptcy: A Historical Tapestry of Financial Turmoil" In the depths of a dusty notebook, Justice Hawkins' wig bears witness to tales of financial downfall and shattered dreams. From the Handley Page HP. 137 Jetstream 3M soaring through turbulent economic skies to Wall Street seeking solace in Bishop Ingram's advice during the Panic Scene in New York, it has left an indelible mark on our collective history. The Panic of 1907 reverberates through time as Wall Street trembled under its weight, while Singer Billy Fury finds himself captured by London's lens after his discharge from bankruptcy. The Microcosm of London reveals a grim scene from the early 19th century - an eviction drenched in rain, where a family succumbs to their inability to pay rent. Centuries ago, even executions were carried out for defrauding creditors under commissions of bankruptcy; Perroll met his fate at Smithfield. Rue Quincampoix stands frozen in time, witnessing bankruptcies caused by Law that shook the foundations of society during the 18th century. Amidst this tapestry emerges The Rise of the Hohenzollerns, reminding us that even powerful dynasties faced financial challenges throughout history. Thomas Hudson's lithograph introduces us to an enigmatic vagabond navigating 18th-century London's streets - perhaps another victim or survivor amidst economic turmoil. Through these glimpses into moments past and present, we are reminded that bankruptcy is not merely a word but a testament to human resilience and vulnerability against economic forces beyond our control. It serves as both cautionary tale and catalyst for change – urging societies across time to strive for fairer systems that protect individuals from such devastating consequences.