Counting Collection

Jack Johnson in a boxing match
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, standing at the ropes in a boxing match with an unidentified opponent

Scrooge at his Desk
Old Scrooge sat busy in his counting house

Picture No. 90018147
Buff Orpington cock Warwickshire Date:

An Inca Using A Quipu
Illustration of the Keeper of the Quipu, a device used by the Incas to record mathematical data and possibly non-numerical information as well, 1565

Antique illustration of man with abacus

Counting in Their Heads, 1895. Oil on canvas. Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (1868-1945) Russian painter. Boys in a village school in a mental arithmetic lesson

Voting on the National Health Service Act, 1948
Counting of votes in the British Medical Association plebiscite on the National Health Service Act at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London. 1948

Sitting puppy

Childrens book adding
Teaching children simple counting in a Merry Days childrens book. Date: 1928

The Banker and his Wife, 1538 (oil on canvas)
XIR19994 The Banker and his Wife, 1538 (oil on canvas) by Roejmerswaelen, Marinus van (c.1493-1567); 79x112.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Census 1891
Census Registrars district 31. Sub-districts 1, 2 and 3, Walton, Chertsey, Chobham, 1891 Date: 1891

Sudetenland Elections
Schoolgirls counting the votes during the Sudetenland elections, which had become part of the new Republic of Czechoslovakia in 1918 and included many German speakers

Japanese man counting on an abacus

A miserly man counting his money
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Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece)
534438 Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece) using algorithms for speed at calculation

The counting of votes, 1850
3477985 The counting of votes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the counting of votes for the Brighton Parliamentary Election. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The counting of votes, 1850
3477970 The counting of votes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the counting of votes for the Brighton Parliamentary Election. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his unfaithful wife receives as gifts
2910552 A cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his unfaithful wife receives as gifts; (add.info.: Portrait of a cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his)

Engraving depicting a child learning to count using a wire circle closed with wooden handles
5309162 Engraving depicting a child learning to count using a wire circle closed with wooden handles and an array of beads of six colours arranged in batches of three; (add.info)

English merchant counting his money, 16th century (engraving)
2603793 English merchant counting his money, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: English merchant counting his money. Engraving after early 16th century image).

A figure showing a method of multiplying 1223 (left) by 20 using counters on a lined reckoning board
5311268 A figure showing a method of multiplying 1223 (left) by 20 using counters on a lined reckoning board: total (24460) shown on the right, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clerk using a Pascal (1623-1664) type of adding machine. Woodcut London, 1835
530835 Clerk using a Pascal (1623-1664) type of adding machine. Woodcut London, 1835; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pascal's (1623-1664) digital counting machine (1642) showing, top, two of the train of number wheels which were
530837 Pascal's (1623-1664) digital counting machine (1642) showing, top, two of the train of number wheels which were viewed through windows in the casing of the machine

The Merchant and his Wife;The tax collector and his wife, 1540. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Merchant and his Wife;The tax collector and his wife, 1540

Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725

The fishwife, 1650-1670. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The fishwife, 1650-1670

The players, c.1660-c.1682. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
The players, c.1660-c.1682

Selling the loot, 1859. Creator: Herman Frederik Carel Ten Kate
Selling the loot, 1859

Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen, 1637-1702. Creator: Gerrit Lundens
Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen, 1637-1702

An Old Man Counting his Money;An Old Miser Counting his Money, 1635. Creators: Salomon Koninck, Adriaen Verdoel
An Old Man Counting his Money;An Old Miser Counting his Money, 1635

Moses Counting the Children of Israel, c. 1270. Creator: Unknown
Moses Counting the Children of Israel, c. 1270

Don Cesar de Bazan, 1882. Creator: Lucien Etienne Melingue
Don Cesar de Bazan, 1882

District of Columbia - Suffrage Voting For District, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
District of Columbia - Suffrage Voting For District, 1912. [American women won the vote in 1920 with the passing of the 19th Amendment]

Tally, Cotton field in South Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tally. Cotton field in South Texas

Migrant agricultural worker in Marysville migrant camp, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant agricultural worker in Marysville migrant camp (trying to figure out his year's earnings). California

A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, c. 1680
A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, pub. c.1680 (bw engraving). with Note that his hair has been made to look like horns to symbolise he is a cuckold

Montessori teaching method
3783649 Montessori teaching method; (add.info.: Montessori teaching method - early 20th century. Children counting strings of beads - one of 100 and one of 1000)

Abacus, Bead Calculator, probably 16th century (wood and wire)
AMQ114275 Abacus, Bead Calculator, probably 16th century (wood and wire) by Russian School (16th century); 6.5x9.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Swan upping on the Thames, 20th century. Swan upping is an annual ceremonial census of mute swans on the River Thames that dates from the 12th century

An amateur wife, 1852. Creator: Julius Exner
An amateur wife, 1852

Music cover, Lying Awake at Night, song, words and music by Hugh Bayly Date: 1926

Master and Pupil, 1620 (oil on panel)
MAN364950 Master and Pupil, 1620 (oil on panel) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); 58x69.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Fledgeby and Mr. Riah in the Counting House. "Perched on the stool with his hat cocked on his head
1000772 Fledgeby and Mr. Riah in the Counting House. "Perched on the stool with his hat cocked on his head and one of his legs dangling

Counting the Stars (colour litho)
5990755 Counting the Stars (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Counting the Stars)

The Money Changers (oil on panel)
6335000 The Money Changers (oil on panel) by Stap, Jan Woutersz (1599-1663); 120x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Counting the hands cut from the dead, c. 1920 (litho)
1122893 Counting the hands cut from the dead, c.1920 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published by Hutchinson & Co)

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CAT. Teddy Bear kitten, blue cream colour point X breed, 4 week old kitten sleeping in CHristmas hat, counting down to Christmas day Date: 18-11-2019

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Counting: a universal language that transcends time and culture. From Jack Johnson's intense focus in the boxing ring to Scrooge meticulously tallying his wealth at his desk, it has always played a significant role in our lives. Picture No. 90018147 captures an Inca using a quipu, showcasing ancient methods of numerical representation. An antique illustration depicts a man skillfully manipulating an abacus, reminding us of the ingenuity behind early calculating devices. Even in political arenas like voting on the National Health Service Act, 1948 or Sudetenland Elections, numbers hold immense power and shape our society. In simpler moments, children's books teach us the joy of adding and subtracting while nurturing young minds' mathematical abilities. The painting 'The Banker and his Wife' from 1538 showcases how counting intertwines with economic prosperity throughout history. But it's not just humans who engage in this practice; even animals partake in their own way. A sitting puppy may seem innocent but could be mentally organizing its surroundings or keeping track of treats received. Throughout history, censuses like Census 1891 have allowed governments to understand their populations better for planning purposes while Japanese men skillfully count on abacuses—a testament to cultural traditions passed down through generations. Whether we're tallying victories or taking stock of resources, counting is more than just numbers—it represents knowledge, progress, and understanding.