Lending Collection

Lending Library Ticket
Ticket for G Hitchcock, Williams & Co Young Mens Library. Book: S58 has been borrowed for 7 days from a private lending library possibly at a booksellers

Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex
The Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach

London Trade Card - Francis Nobles Circulating Library, Otways Head, King Street, Covent Garden. 18th century

World War I: Italian Poster Inciting to the National Loan, 1917 (poster)
2808556 World War I: Italian Poster Inciting to the National Loan, 1917 (poster) by Mauzan, Luciano Achille (1883-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Credit)

"Two Usurers";from the picture by Marius Van Romerswael, c. 1550. 1890. Creator: Unknown
" Two Usurers" ; from the picture by Marius Van Romerswael, c.1550. 1890

Pawn brokers (engraving)
3245530 Pawn brokers (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Sketches at an Indian Hill Station (engraving)
1045217 Sketches at an Indian Hill Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at an Indian Hill Station)

David Ogilvy & Sons, wholesail and retail booksellers, trade card (engraving)
733780 David Ogilvy & Sons, wholesail and retail booksellers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Ogilvy & Sons)

The Moneylender (oil on panel)
TW427038 The Moneylender (oil on panel) by Lomax, John Arthur (1857-1923); 30x45.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Greetings card design - Lending a hand. A little girl standing on a fold-out step to hang up the sprig of Christmas holly, whilst her pet black scottie dog stands attentively offering assistance

Comic postcard, Woman at a lending library Date: 20th century

Captioned Marquess of Queensbury, John Sholto Douglas
Vintage 19th century photograph: captioned on the back as Marquess of Queensbury. John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (20 July 1844 - 31 January 1900), was a Scottish nobleman

Valentine postcard, Man borrows money from his girlfriend Date: 20th century

Discounting a note, 30th September 1844 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT253091 Discounting a note, 30th September 1844 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Philadelphia Library, 1875 (oil on canvas)
AKM205194 Philadelphia Library, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Wood, George Bacon (1832-1910); 56x41 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent;

Poster for the Freedom Loan, 1917 (colour litho)
CHT190354 Poster for the Freedom Loan, 1917 (colour litho) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); Musee des Deux Guerres Mondiales, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

Cartoon, Seaside Lending Library. 1923

An English Trader of the Fifteenth Century (engraving)
662672 An English Trader of the Fifteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English Trader of the Fifteenth Century)

The interior of the Logan Library Philadelphia, with the librarian LLoyd Pearsall Smith
OJ451926 The interior of the Logan Library Philadelphia, with the librarian LLoyd Pearsall Smith at his desk, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Wood

The competition of the underwriters for the National Loan at the Italian Credit in Milan (colour litho)
2808561 The competition of the underwriters for the National Loan at the Italian Credit in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Million Pound Liberty Loan Campaign: scene outside a Liberty Bank in New
702012 The Million Pound Liberty Loan Campaign: scene outside a Liberty Bank in New York City, October 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type)
982900 Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read)

Bond certificate from the Imperial Government of Russia for a 3% gold loan
MTL177925 Bond certificate from the Imperial Government of Russia for a 3% gold loan, 1891 (engraving) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Welfare, Important schemes for the promotion of industrial well being (b / w photo)
6008315 Welfare, Important schemes for the promotion of industrial well being (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welfare)

The British Sovereign Will Win, WWI war loan poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
1220269 The British Sovereign Will Win, WWI war loan poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English

The Jewish Moneylender (engraving)
3646610 The Jewish Moneylender (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewish Moneylender)

The Prodigals Nurse or Modern Heir, pub. 1750 (engraving)
2488879 The Prodigals Nurse or Modern Heir, pub. 1750 (engraving) by Boitard, Louis Philippe (fl.1738-63); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Rouyal Avenue, Public Lending Library

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Linenhall Library entrance

Madam Blaize, 1906. Creator: Dalziel Brothers
Madam Blaize, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

John Gilpins friend lends him a wig and a hat, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins friend lends him a wig and a hat, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"

Juno borrowing the Cestus from Venus, c1782. Artist: W Wynne Ryland
Juno borrowing the Cestus from Venus, c1782. In between the two goddesses stands Cupid

A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A Question to a Mintmaker, c. 1500 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF131297 A Question to a Mintmaker, c.1500 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Breu, Joerg the Elder (c.1475-1537); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

WW2 - London Auxiliary Ambulance Service Driver on the farm
WW2 - British Home front, October 1941 - Mrs John Steel, daughter of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, British Pathologist, lends her hand to the war effort

Building in Brook Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a helpful offer: Money Lent On Everything. Date: 1969

Scarborough Library
The public lending library at Scarborough. Date: 1813

Battersea Mobile Library
The interior of Battersea mobile library in the 1950s with various keen bookworms browsing the shelves and having their chosen books stamped by the librarian. Date: 1950s

Kent Mobile Library
A mobile library van making a stop in an unidentified Kentish village, late 1940s-early 1950s. Date: c.1950

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Spanish, Patriots, Attacking, French, Banditti, Loyal, Britons
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Spanish Patriots Attacking the French Banditti - Loyal Britons Lending a Lift, Artist, James Gillray, British, Chelsea 1756-1815 London, Gillray, James, 1756, 1815, ca

Money Lender, 1531 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF365390 Money Lender, 1531 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

A tenant who owes three terms, plate 20 from the series Tenants and owners
XIR287000 A tenant who owes three terms, plate 20 from the series Tenants and owners, (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Lender and the Borrower (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR197232 The Lender and the Borrower (engraving) (b/w photo) by Guerard, Nicolas (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Moneylender (pen & ink on paper)
XIR189515 The Moneylender (pen & ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Edward Hopkins
EDWARD HOPKINS member of a prominent money- lending family, held various positions including Master of the Revels in Ireland

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"Lending: A Journey Through Time and Generosity" Step into the lending library ticket booth, nestled in a cozy corner shop in Walton, Essex. As you browse through the shelves of books, your senses are enticed by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the adjacent snack bar. Transport yourself to 19th-century London with a trade card from Francis Nobles Circulating Library. This glimpse into history reminds us of how lending libraries were once at the heart of intellectual exchange. Marvel at an Artokoloro depiction of World War I Italian propaganda poster inciting citizens to contribute to the national loan. The power extends beyond books; it can unite nations during times of need. Delve further back in time with "Two Usurers" by Marius Van Romerswael, a captivating painting from 1550 that portrays both sides - generosity and exploitation. It serves as a reminder that lending has always been intertwined with human nature. Witness an engraving showcasing pawnbrokers, highlighting another facet throughout history. From Indian hill stations to bustling cities like London, people have sought financial assistance through these establishments for centuries. Discover David Ogilvy & Sons' trade card, reminding us that even bookshops played their part in facilitating knowledge-sharing through lending. Their wholesale and retail business catered to eager readers seeking literary adventures. Gaze upon "The Moneylender, " an oil painting on panel depicting a scene where borrowing money comes at great cost. It serves as a poignant reminder that responsible lending practices are essential for maintaining trust within communities. Lastly, find solace in a greetings card design featuring two hands clasped together - symbolizing the act of 'lending a hand. ' In this fast-paced world, extending kindness and support is just as important as any monetary transaction. And who could forget the comic postcard capturing humorously relatable moments when visiting a woman at her local lending library.