Money Collection (#159)

Women in fancy dress collecting for charity
Three women in fancy dress collecting for The Romford Cottage Hospital, Essex. Date: circa 1933

Young Girl
Charming illustration of a young Russian girl by Elizabeth Bem. Wish!! Date: 1909

Diving boys at Nassau, Bahamas. Diners taking luncheon of the terrace at the Prince George Hotel are treated to the aquatic antics of the islands diving boys who retrieve coins tossed into

Portuguese coins - early 20th century, charting the change from the reign of Carlos I, up to his assassination in 1908, the brief reign of his son Manuel II

Purse full of money on a cutout Christmas card
Purse full of money (notes and coins) on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Sharing the bill A man shouldn t, in these enlightened days, be embarassed when his girl slips him her share of the evenings bill. 13 May 1950

A man wants to impress his lady friend but two waiters produce the bill to the couple after dinner and the male diner was only intending to tip one. What does he do? 21 February 1948

Maundy Money Mrs E A Richards, aged 89, of Westminster, is seen showing the Maundy money wh received at Westminster Abbey today Maundy Thursday to another lucky recipient

May 1st 1967 Bank teller Mr William Treacy loading pound notes into the machine when the " Express Till Service" was introduced at an Oxford Street

Gold letters on Wall Street in New York City USA
Gold letters on Wall Street in New York City, New York, USA

The United States Mint building in Denver, Colorado, USA

Fiji Currency

Yap. A stone money bank
Stone money bank, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia

Yap. Stone money
Stone money, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia

Yap. Stone money marks entrance to village
Stone money marks entrance to village, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy front to left Mrs Leslie Henson, Hon Mrs Maurice Brett, Lady Angela Forbes, Mrs Phyllis Dare Back left to right, Col Maurice Brett

The Hunt the Slipper Ball at the savoy Miss Phyllis Dare Counts the contents of the slipper 17 February 1920

How a Chinese carries his coppers A Chinamans novel method of carrying 30 fen in cash. Evidently copper currency in China is a weight about the neck of people 19 May 1922

The distribution of the Butterworth Charity at St Bartholomews Church, Smithfield, London. The distribution of sixpences and buns to poor widows of the parish

Mrs C. Arthur Pearson collecting 100 miles of pennies for the Queens work fro women fund. 1914 - 1918

Basket of fruit raffled at the charity dance in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

Queen Mary
3rd March 1936: The giant Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary in her fitting-out basin at Clydebank, Glasgow, where she is nearing completion

Picture No. 10761623
Cuba - Woman in Habana Vieja, the Old Town of Cuba's capital Havana, dressed up in order to pose for photographs for some money. Date:

Picture No. 10761622
Cuba - This woman is quite a well known character of Habana Vieja, the Old Town of Cuba's capital Havana. She readily poses for photographs in order to earn some extra money. Date:

The New York Clearing House. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1887
CLEARING HOUSE, 1887. The New York Clearing House. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1887

The rescue of Major Money off Yarmouth
Plate showing The rescue of Major Money off Yarmouth. 23 July 1785

The Perilous Situation of Major Money
Plate showing The Perilous Situation of Major Money. When he fell into the sea with his balloon on th 23 July 1785 off the coast of Yarmouth; was providentially discovered

Bank of England. Entrance to the bullion vaults, showing ingots of precious metals, each of which would be checked for weight on the balance in centre. Wood engraving 1872

Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870. Man is holding candle lantern. Engraving

The Tribute Money. Jesus telling his questioners to render up to Caesar what was Caesar s. From JJ Tissot The Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ c1890. Oleograph

Christ driving the money changers out of the Temple. Matthew: 21. Mid-19th century chromolithograph
Christ driving the money changers out of the Temple. Matthew:21. Mid-19th century chromolithograph

Exterior view of the National Bank, Glasgow, Scotland. Wood engraving c1850

Pre-Revolutionary ten rouble Russian banknote, 1909

Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of metal. From Ralph Holinshead Chronicles of England, Scotlande and Irelande 1577

Dutch cartoon protesting Oliver Cromwells reign by showing him as Hercules clad in a lionskin shattering the royal money barrel, symbolically ending the rule of the Long Parliament

Marriage a la Mode: Suicide of the Countess, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth
Marriage a la Mode: Suicide of the Countess, 1743. Oil on canvas.William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker, cartoonist

Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter
Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas.William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter and printmaker. Countess entertaining in her bedroom

Marriage a la Mode: The Bagnio, 1743. Oil on canvas. Wiliam Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker, and cartoonist. Earl killed by wifes lover

Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete, 1743.Oil on canvas.William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter and printmaker. Couple bored with each other

Zaandam, Holland, 1871. Oil on canvas. Claude Money (1840-1926) French Impressionist painter. View across water towards church. On right, mature trees on a grassy embankment in front of row of houses

The Tribute Money Christ in red robe with blue cloak. Titian (Tiziano Vecelli c1485-1576)
The Tribute Money.. Christ in red robe with blue cloak. Titian (Tiziano Vecelli c1485-1576) Italian painter, Venetian School

Observing a solar eclipse, 1673. Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), a wealthy Polish brewer and councillor of Danzig devoted much time and money to astronomy

Crustacea: Turtle soup: Pearl diving: Catching turtles: Leeches: Tooth powder: Pearl buttons: Crab pots: Shrimpers: Cowrie shell money: Sepia: Tortoiseshell

Royal Mint, London. Milling edges of coins. A milled edge meant that metal could not be stolen from edges of gold and silver coins by clipping, so reducing their intrinsic value. Wood engraving, 1891

Melting House at the Paris Mint. Pouring gold into moulds to form standard ingots. Wood engraving Paris 1892

Paris Mint: Testing weight of gold pieces. Wood engraving 1892

John Radcliffe (1650-1714), English physician born at Wakefield, Yorkshire. Attended William III, Mary II and Queen Anne. Radcliffe Infirmary and Observatory at Oxford built

Minting coins: 6, 6 at bottom right are dies that would be put in press, 1, in which coins stamped out. From The Universal Magazine (London 1750). Copperplate engraving

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"Money: A Timeless Tale of Wealth, Power, and Struggles" In the whimsical world of Lear's Owl & Pussycat, amidst a backdrop of C19 challenges, money takes center stage. Just like the elusive five-pound note that slipped through their fingers, it holds both promise and uncertainty. Throughout history, it has been a subject of fascination and satire. Take Gillray's political masterpiece "Political Ravishment, " where the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street finds herself in danger during turbulent times in 1797. Such art captures society's complex relationship with wealth. Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, reminds us that money is not just about material possessions but also spiritual abundance. It symbolizes prosperity beyond mere coins or stocks on London Stock Exchange pitches. Even ancient artifacts hold tales of monetary significance; consider Pontius Pilate's bronze coins from 30-31 AD. They remind us how currency has shaped civilizations throughout time. From coal strikes demanding fair wages to Netherlandish Proverbs illustrating societal values tied to wealth distribution—money becomes entwined with social justice struggles across centuries. Yet amidst these complexities lies joyous moments too. Hendrick Avercamp's painting depicts people enjoying ice near a town—a reminder that they are enable leisure and happiness when shared equitably among communities. The Jubilee Singers' group photo showcases how funds raised through talent can uplift marginalized voices at Fisk University in the USA—a testament to using financial resources for positive change. Religious parables such as The Parable Of The Talents teach valuable lessons about utilizing one's financial resources wisely while H. M Bateman humorously portrays an Income Tax Official facing consequences even after death—an eternal reminder that taxes are inevitable. In this ever-evolving world where economies fluctuate like tides, money remains an intricate part of our lives. It reflects our desires for security and success while also highlighting the need for balance and fairness.