Briefcase Collection (page 3)

Ford Trimotor plane about to depart from an airfield, c1932. Nicknamed the Tin Goose, the Ford Trimotor was designed by William B Stout and was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company

Advertising shot for an automotive supplies company, Sheffield, 1963
In an advertising shot for an automotive supplies company, a representative demonstrates his products to the owner at a Sheffield Garage, 3rd Aug 1963

Waving Sales rep with a Moris Minor Shooting Brake, 3rd Aug 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
In an advertising shot for an automotive supplies company a sales rep is seen waving to the camera. In the background is a 1956 model Morris Minor Shooting Brake, 3rd Aug 1963

Twist your arm for an order, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Twist your arm for an order, 1967. A Stanley Tools rep uses a little gentle persuasion to secure an order

The Great Surrender, 1945
The Great Surrender, 1942. On 4 May 1945 at Luneburg Heath, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands

The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) greeted on arriving on the Isle of Skye, 1933. From The Pageant of Kingship cigarette card series, issued by Peter Jackson Ltd

Cover of Golfers Magazine, Chicago, November 1915
Cover of Golfers Magazine, Chicago, November, 1915

Unavoidably Delayed, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Unavoidably Delayed, 1880. An exhausted Member of Parliament, wearing the suit usually depicted in Punch adorning the figure of the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, and carrying a Gladstone bag

Female contortionist Diana Gaye and car boot
The female contortionist Diana Gaye sitting half in and half out of an open car boot, helped by a young male assistant. (2 of 5) Date: 1971

Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying Please wake me up at Sidcup
Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying " Please wake me up at Sidcup"

A Man Stands In The Ocean With Items From Work And Vacation Flying Over His Head; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Businessman Comes To Cross

Businessman Standing At Cross

Businessman Looking Up At Cross

Racing Driver Damon Hill and wife leaving Heathrow for New York on Concorde ***
Racing Driver Damon Hill and wife leaving Heathrow for New York on Concorde - - 20/04/2010 - -

Racing Driver Damon Hill and wife leaving Heathrow for New York on Concorde ***
Racing Driver Damon Hill and wife leaving Heathrow for New York on Concorde - - 20/04/2010 - -

Michael Knighton, businessman & chairman of Carlisle United Football Club April 1993

Michael Knighton, businessman & chairman of Carlisle United Football Club April 1993

Old Maid card game - Tickets Please - London Underground. circa 1950s

Businessman Sitting on a Boat at Sea Illuminated by a Lighthouse
Mandy Pritty, dv1233025

Man in full suit standing on sidewalk, (B&W), (Portrait)

3 young women observe a fourth draw artwork in portfolio
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: 3 young women observe a fourth draw artwork in portfolio

Group photo, Argentinian delegates, Miami, USA
Group photo, Argentinian delegates at Miami, Florida, USA, 11 May 1945, posing in front of an aeroplane. They were on their way to San Francisco to attend a United Nations conference to discuss world

Winston Churchill - British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - About to enter a Government Office. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdon from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Date: 1940

The Nose Game - Commercial Nose E5, Denotes Shrewdness. 1927

New Year card in the shape of a leather briefcase -- Bag your game in the New Year. Date: circa 1890s

City gent in a park, using an ingenious water-boiling spirit-powered stove stored in his bowler hat -- an invention by Alistair McBride. The stove has sufficient fuel to boil three kettles per day

Bowler-hatted City gent in a park. Date: 1962

Brown leather bag on a greetings card
Brown leather bag on a movable greetings card -- Don t let the Cat out of the Bag. Date: early 20th century

Bernhard Dernburg / Barrer
BERNHARD DERNBURG German financier hiding a gun behind his back Date: -

Colbert J-B / Chasselat
JEAN-BAPTISTE French statesman, Marquis de Seignelay Date: 1619 - 1683

Poster advertising Austin Seven Countryman car
Poster advertising the Austin Seven Countryman car, showing a man using the car for business and pleasure

Harold Wilson with red budget briefcase
Harold Wilson (1916-1995), British Labour politician and Prime Minister (1964-1970 and 1974-1976), pictured with the red budget briefcase in one of the rooms at 10 Downing Street

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please let passengers off the car first - after all, one of them might be you! Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

EOD expert using robot to investigate attache case

JACOB COXEY, 1894. Coxey (right) with his followers Columbus Jones (left) and Carl Browne leaving the Washington, D.C. district jail on 10 June 1894 after serving twenty days for trespassing

Explosive ordnance disposal technician investigates an IED
Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, March 6, 2012 - Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event

Illustration of a Triceratops businessman

Illustration of a Pachycephalosaurus businessman

Thomas Osborne Inscribed, lower right: Mr
Thomas Osborne Inscribed, lower right: " Mr. Thomas | Osbourne Book [...]" Signed and dated, lower right: " Cranck Fecit 1747", James Cranke, 1707-1780, British

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: The Briefcase Chronicles" Step back in time to Paddington Station, London, circa 1940, where a ticket barrier stands witness to countless journeys embarked upon by distinguished gentlemen and women. Amongst them, a gentleman clutches his trusty briefcase tightly, carrying secrets of success within its polished leather exterior. In another era, amidst the bustling streets of London, an advertisement catches the eye - Mr Libbys Creamed Rice Milk Pudding tempts taste buds with its creamy indulgence. A briefcase rests nearby; a symbol of refined taste and sophistication. The Head gazes at us from 1901; an enigmatic figure captured by Spy's skilled hand. His poised demeanor suggests that hidden within his briefcase lie plans for greatness or perhaps even mischief. At Theatre du Vaudeville in 1902, La Passerelle enchants audiences with Leonetto Cappiello's captivating illustration. Amidst the laughter and applause, one can spot a mysterious briefcase left unattended backstage - what secrets does it hold? A Double Diamond works wonders according to an advert that echoes through time. In boardrooms across nations, businessmen gather around charts discussing strategies while their trusted briefcases rest beside them like loyal companions. Meanwhile, Robin Cook engages with members of NUPE trades union as they stand in line passionately conversing about workers' rights. Their worn-out but cherished briefcases serve as symbols of resilience and determination. Amidst this flurry of activity sits Diana Gaye – a contortionist whose flexibility knows no bounds. With her graceful poise atop a car boot and her precious belongings tucked away safely inside her beloved briefcase – she is ready for any adventure life may bring. As we journey deeper into history underground on the London Underground network playing Old Maid card game "Tickets Please, " we discover commuters clutching their cards close alongside their trusty briefcases, a reminder of the daily battles they face.