Accountant Collection

The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 22 July 1942

Bookmaker - Turf Accountant - James Dowsett of 38 Duke Street, Brighton. circa 1950s

A lady making up her household accounts, 1850
3478454 A lady making up her household accounts, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lady making up her household accounts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Master of the Chamber of Accounts, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton
FLO4571655 Master of the Chamber of Accounts, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton

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

John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799....attended by his Guardian Angell (British prime minister William Pitt: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer)

Opening of bids, Navy Dept. Bureau of Accts, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Opening of bids, Navy Dept. Bureau of Accts, between 1910 and 1920. USA

Grp. Bureau of Supplies & Accts, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Grp
Grp. Bureau of Supplies & Accts, between 1910 and 1920. Civilians and men in unifom

Portrait of ten men including Anderson Doniphan Johnston... between 1860 and 1880 Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Portrait of ten men including Anderson D. Johnston (seated second from right), between 1860 and 1880. [Accountant Anderson Doniphan Johnston was the father of photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston]

Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12

Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State], ca. 1780. Creator: Anon
Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State], ca. 1780

The Owner of the Vineyard Paying his Labourers... 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Owner of the Vineyard Paying his Labourers - painted by Rembrandt - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, at the Hague, 1850

Lessons from our Past
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Detail of Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489944 Detail of Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych)

Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489941 Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych)

Settling the Debt, (oil on panel)
827128 Settling the Debt, (oil on panel) by Eichinger, Erwin (1892-1950); 40.6x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Settling the Debt. Erwin Eichinger (1892-1950). Oil on panel

And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Elton
614764 And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Eltons Comic All-my-nack, 1838 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b / w photo)
6015402 Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Money Changers, c. 1530 (oil on panel)
897330 The Money Changers, c.1530 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530) (workshop of); 122x98 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva, Switzerland; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451152 Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Alf Prince, bookmaker - stand at Epsom racecourse. Date: 1937

A tic-tac man at work on a soap box on Epsom Downs racecourse. Date: 1937

Cartoon, Taking Stock (Gladstone and John Bull)
Cartoon, Taking Stock -- a comment on Gladstones careful work as Chancellor of the Exchequer, resulting in a healthy economy

The Rent Collectors (oil on panel)
NCM94520 The Rent Collectors (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 58x88.3 cm; Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery; eNorwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery; Flemish

Rent day (oil on panel)
BH34268 Rent day (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 58x88.3 cm; Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, 16th century
Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton and Borromee after a miniature from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

The Anglo-German-Italian Ultimatum to Venezuela, Scenes in the Recalcitrant Republic (litho)
1601377 The Anglo-German-Italian Ultimatum to Venezuela, Scenes in the Recalcitrant Republic (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Meeting at the Chambre des Comptes, from the Livre Ferre (vellum)
ARN180666 A Meeting at the Chambre des Comptes, from the Livre Ferre (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

The Japanese Embassy to Pekin, Prince Date and Suite (engraving)
1057658 The Japanese Embassy to Pekin, Prince Date and Suite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese Embassy to Pekin, Prince Date and Suite)

William, 1st Lord Paget, English statesman and accountant (engraving)
3638979 William, 1st Lord Paget, English statesman and accountant (engraving) by Harding, George Perfect (c.1780-1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William, 1st Lord Paget (1506-1563)

Lead Mining at Leadhills, the weighing and valuing of the lead (oil on canvas)
JHB114310 Lead Mining at Leadhills, the weighing and valuing of the lead (oil on canvas) by Allan, David (1744-96); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Two men discussing money in an office, 1672, copied by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (1726-98
STC255689 Two men discussing money in an office, 1672, copied by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (1726-98) or Christian Josi (c.1765-1828) (engraving) by Steen

Uriah Heep, from David Copperfield (colour litho)
DHM139107 Uriah Heep, from David Copperfield (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Charles Dickens Museum, London, UK; eCharles Dickens Museum; eCharles Dickens Museum, London; English

British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving)
1050076 British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Charitable Work in Turkey)

The Collector of Tithes (oil on panel)
BON120994 The Collector of Tithes (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter III (1589-1639); 58x88.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Women Office Workers, Posed by Models. 2nd January 1990

Clare Minchington, audit assistant with Birmingham accountants Price Waterhouse, is toasted on her success in winning first prize inthe Chart Foulks Lynch National Order of Merit, August 1989

World War II: Women. Members of the ATS take over the pay corps work freeing up men to fight at the front. May 1942 P010184

Sales Room at the Foreign Trade Building in Yokohama, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Sales Room at the Foreign Trade Building in Yokohama, 1861

BALANCING THE BOOKS
An accountant checks his ledger and balances his books before rubber stamping them. Date: 1930s

Schule. Armand. 21 ans, ne le 28 / 2 / 73 a Choisy-le-Roi. Comptable
Schule. Armand. 21 ans, ne le 28/2/73 a Choisy-le-Roi. Comptable. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

Landoin. Antoine, Eugene. 33 ans, ne le 16 / 11 / 60 a Quincie (Rhone)
Landoin. Antoine, Eugene. 33 ans, ne le 16/11/60 a Quincie (Rhone). Comptable. Anarchiste. 16/3/94. 1894

Kern. Jacob, Hermann. 33 ans, ne le 26 / 8 / 60 a Berlinger (Suisse). Comptable
Kern. Jacob, Hermann. 33 ans, ne le 26/8/60 a Berlinger (Suisse). Comptable. Anarchiste. 10/7/94. 1894

Tennevin. Alexandre. 48 ans, ne a Paris. Comptable. Anarchiste. 19 / 3 / 94. 1894
Tennevin. Alexandre. 48 ans, ne a Paris. Comptable. Anarchiste. 19/3/94. 1894

A Money Scrivener, January 1, 1801. January 1, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Money Scrivener, January 1, 1801

Book Cover. Creator: Italian (Sienese) Painter (dated 1343)
Book Cover. Chancellor, clerk, and a purveyor doing their accounts

John Johnston, 1826-29. Creator: Rembrandt Peale
John Johnston, 1826-29

La Comptabilite, 1903. Creator: Unknown
La Comptabilite, 1903. Accounting. Study of a woman doing her accounts. After a lithograph by Henri Patrice Dillon. From " La Revue De L Art Ancien et Moderne" - Volume XIV

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"The Accountant: Unraveling the Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill's Tax Dilemma" In a captivating American cartoon by Dr. Seuss, published in PM on July 22, 1942, we witness the perplexing challenge faced by Capitol Hill - finding a way to raise taxes without losing a single vote. Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, masterfully captures the complexity and intricacy of this issue through his artistic brilliance. Meanwhile, James Dowsett emerges as an expert in another form of accounting - that of the turf variety. As a bookmaker or turf accountant, Dowsett skillfully calculates odds and manages bets at various racing events like Epsom racecourse. His meticulous attention to detail ensures accurate payouts for lucky winners. Delving into history's canvas reveals fascinating insights into financial matters. In "Death and the Miser, " painted between 1515-21, we observe how wealth can consume one's soul while settling debts becomes an eternal struggle depicted in "Settling the Debt. " These oil paintings remind us of our mortal limitations when it comes to accumulating riches. Drawing inspiration from literature is essential when contemplating failure or success. Macbeth's words echo powerfully: "And if we fail - we fail. " This reminder from Shakespeare urges us to face challenges head-on with determination and resilience. The growth in employment opportunities for women is beautifully highlighted through black-and-white photographs capturing pioneers who paved their way towards equality in Britain's workforce. Examining historical art further uncovers intriguing narratives surrounding money matters such as "The Money Changers" painting from around 1530 or Hogarth's satirical masterpiece "Marriage à la Mode. " Both artworks provide social commentary on financial transactions and societal norms associated with wealth during their respective eras. Lastly, let us not forget those individuals who play pivotal roles behind-the-scenes at racing events like Epsom Downs racecourse.