Profits Collection

Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897
1576156 Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897; (add.info.: The keepers at the gate' A farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at)

The Tyneside Spitfire Song
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Tyneside Spitfire Song, words and music by His Majesty King George VI. profits from the sale of the song were donated to the Spitfire funds

Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, with a banner
Bob Crow, British trade union leader, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and a member of the General Council of the TUC

The Castle of Labour, from ;La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse
3112311 The Castle of Labour, from; La voie de Povreteou de Richesse (The Way of Poverty or of Wealth) by Jacques Bruyant

Railway profits and losses (engraving)
5227148 Railway profits and losses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway profits and losses)

Gold and Iron! A Legend for the City (colour litho)
3648239 Gold and Iron! A Legend for the City (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold and Iron! A Legend for the City)

Satirical Illustration Published On The Occasion Of The Nationalisation And Expropriation Of Church Property, During The French Revolution, 1789. The Caption Reads: The Removal Of The Clergy

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales outside a music hall
Cartoon, Our Genial Prince -- what it may come to! Edward, Prince of Wales outside a music hall. The head waiter says: Our benefit comes off next week, Sir

French / German Champagne
While French saboteurs destroy vineyards, German growers sell fake champagne for huge profits. Date: 1911

WW1 - A Profiteer making use of his proft from the warfare. With their wealth, they could have a maid to wipe the dogs nose, instead of the wife " demeanin " herself. Date: 1919

Dickins & Jones First World War advertisement
Advertisement for Dickins and Jones, the department store in Regent Street, London, advertising their rich, brocaded crepe shirts

Sheet music cover, Your King & Country Want You, a Womans Recruiting Song, dedicated by special permission to Her Majesty the Queen

Plans for the Crystal Palace
Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended as a celebration of British imperial and industrial might. Held in Hyde Park

Pilgrims Progress 5
The Interpreter shows Christian the Man in the Iron Cage, brought there by pursuing the lusts, pleasures and profits of this world

James Baird, Ironmaster
JAMES BAIRD Scottish ironmaster : his family business at one time produced 300, 000 tons of iron a year; his profits largely went in Church benefactions

Driving the Bees
DRIVING THE BEES from the old hive to the new; illustration to The Pleasure and Profits of Bee-Driving

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"Profits: A Historical Perspective on Wealth and Controversy" The Tyneside Spitfire Song: Celebrating the spirit of hard work and reaping the rewards. Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, with a banner: Advocating for fair wages and equitable distribution of profits. The Castle of Labour, from 'La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse': Exploring the pursuit of wealth through labor in this thought-provoking artwork. Julius Caesar receiving the tax of Egypt (fresco): Unveiling ancient civilizations' understanding of economic gains and their impact on society. Railway profits and losses (engraving): Reflecting upon the fluctuating fortunes within the railway industry throughout history. Gold and Iron. A Legend for the City (colour litho): Depicting how profit-driven industries shaped urban landscapes during industrialization. Cartoon featuring Edward, Prince of Wales outside a music hall: Illustrating how even royalty couldn't resist indulging in entertainment-based profits. French / German Champagne: Examining luxury goods as symbols of prosperity across different cultures and nations. WW1 - A Profiteer: Shedding light on individuals who exploited war for personal gain during times of global conflict. Dickins & Jones First World War advertisement: Investigating wartime marketing strategies that capitalized on patriotism to drive sales and generate profits. Sheet music cover, Your King & Country Want You: Analyzing how patriotic sentiments were harnessed to boost financial gains during war efforts. Satirical Illustration Published On The Occasion Of The Nationalisation And Expropriation Of Church Property During The French Revolution, 1789: Highlighting societal upheavals where religious institutions lost their profitable assets amidst revolutionary changes. From ancient frescoes to modern-day advertisements, these diverse hints provide glimpses into humanity's complex relationship with profits.