Assistants Collection (page 4)

F Foster, Earlsfield Tobacco Stores, Wandsworth, SW London. Date: circa 1920s

Courtney Duckett antique shop, Crawford Street, London W
Courtney Duckett antique and curio shop, 109 and 110 Crawford Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London W. circa 1910

R W Herriott, Greengrocer Fruiterer, Marine Parade, Brighton
R W Herriott, Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1900

Staff of Fowlers, 56 Marylebone Lane, London
Staff of Fowlers fruiterer and florist, 56 Marylebone Lane, London, standing outside the shop. Date: circa 1905

A Japanese sales assistant stands at a shop counter next to some ties. Date: 1932

Picture of St Theobald
Illustration of ceremony with key noting: 1. Place of the Masters, 2. Place of apprentices, 3. Grand Master, 4. Orator, 5. Secretary, 6. The Adept, 7. Master of the ceremonies, 8&9

A London Liquor Shop, 1839 (pencil on paper)
XJF354250 A London Liquor Shop, 1839 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Mrs. Deebles, of the Army Nursing Service, and her Assistants, Recently Despatched to Natal, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

The Village Lawyer, 1621 (oil on panel)
XIR79511 The Village Lawyer, 1621 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 75 x 122 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; Flemish, out of copyright

Interior of a studio with a painter painting the portrait of a couple (pen, ink
XIR266955 Interior of a studio with a painter painting the portrait of a couple (pen, ink, bistre & wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Atelier of the artist Alexey Venetsianov (1780-1847) 1827 (oil on canvas)
BAL265701 Atelier of the artist Alexey Venetsianov (1780-1847) 1827 (oil on canvas) by Alexeyev, Alexander Alexeyevich (1811-78); 67.7x96.3 cm; State Russian Museum, St

The Death of Masaccio, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
BAL2637629 The Death of Masaccio, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Couder, Louis Charles Auguste (1790-1873); 45x38 cm; (add.info.: Masaccio (December 21, 1401 a summer 1428)

Cyclops in the Forge of Vulcan (pen & ink and red chalk on paper)
XIR210383 Cyclops in the Forge of Vulcan (pen & ink and red chalk on paper) by Primaticcio, Francesco (1504-70); 31.2x41.8 cm; Louvre, Paris

Painter in his studio, Adriaen van Ostade, Anonymous, 1645 - 1649

The Payment of the Yearly Dues (oil on panel) (detail of GIR79511)
XIR155376 The Payment of the Yearly Dues (oil on panel) (detail of GIR79511) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); total = 58x88.3 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; Flemish

Francisco de Goya, Un caballero espanol en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos (A Spanish Mounted Knight in the Ring Breaking Short Spears without the Help of Assistants), Spanish

Market Reports - Chinese Steady
Market Reports postcard - Chinese (market) Steady. A Chinese beauty poses for a photograph, maintaining a static pose for as long as possible to allow for the length of exposure required by

Picture No. 10900785
Southern sea otter researcher Tim Tinker and diver assistants working in field (Enhydra lutris) Date:

The Shoemaker. Master craftsman serves female customer at shop window, while his two assistants sew shoes from pieces of leather their master has cut out on his workbench

An improving result of university education for women. Cartoon from Punch, 14 September 1913. Lady Boot of Boots Stores offered employment as assistants to 50 women graduates as she felt it would

William Henry Flower (1831-1899) English surgeon and zoologist, born at Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. On the death of Richard Owen he was appointed Director of the Natural History Museum

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Mrs. Deebles, Of The Army Nursing Service, And Her Assistants, Recently Despatched To Natal, The Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Alchemist at work, 18th century
Alchemist at work. 18th-century artwork of an alchemist (right) operating bellows at his furnace with an assistant holding a flask for a potion

Alchemical elements, 18th century
Alchemical elements. 18th-century artwork of an alchemists laboratory and furnaces, with a list of alchemical elements in Latin

School trip, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset C017 / 8236
School trip. School children and teachers on a trip to Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset. This area is part of the Jurassic Coast Heritage Site. It is rich in oil and fossils

US Civil War photographer, 1860s C016 / 4505
US Civil War photographer. Wagons and camera of US photographer Samuel A. Cooley, with the wagons proclaiming his designation as part of the US Army Department of the South

18th Century chemist, historical artwork C013 / 9567
18th Century chemist, historical artwork. Historical engraving by C. Straub of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled Le Philosophe ein Chemiker in seinem Laboratorium

18th Century alchemist, artwork C013 / 9562
18th Century alchemist, historical artwork. Engraving by Francesco Pedro of a painting by Francesco Magiotto, entitled Le bien pauvrete l age mur la jeunesse / Qui fait, ou l informe, ou la felicite

18th Century laboratory, artwork C013 / 9563
18th Century laboratory, historical artwork. 1755 engraving by Thomas Major of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled The Laboratory

17th Century doctor, artwork
17th Century doctor. Engraving by Jean Tardieu of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled Le Medecin empyrique (the empirical doctor)

18th Century alchemist, artwork C013 / 9551
18th Century alchemist, historical artwork. 1750 engraving by Thomas Major of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled The Chymist

Discovery of phosphorus, 17th century C013 / 7690
Discovery of phosphorus. 18th-century artwork thought by some to show the German alchemist Hennig Brand (c.1630-c.1710) discovering phosphorus (glowing) in 1669

Glider being prepared for flight by Orville and assistants; a number of reporters stand off to the right. Date 1911

Royal wedding 1893 - buying trousseau materials
Buying materials for the wedding trousseau of Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary)(1867-1953) for her marriage to George Duke of York(later King George V)(1865-1936)

Measuring coffee
Two girls measure coffee at the Dutch Coffee Shop, Landskrona, Sweden 1910. Date: 1910

Scenes in a dress shop
Scenes in an elegant dress shop, with assistants showing various items of clothing to their clients. 1924

Lief Akerlof & Beaver Scouts
Lief Akerlof, assistants & beaver scouts. circa 1980s

Domestic Dog, mongrel, adult, assistance dog in training, sitting, with collar and tag

Soviet glider Rabfakovets, 1920s. This glider was designed and built by the the Soviet aviation engineer Sergei Ilyushin (1894-1977) in the 1920s

Tuberculosis transfusion, 19th century
Tuberculosis goat blood transfusion. This procedure was carried out by the French doctor Samuel Bernheim (1855-1915) and involved transfusing 150 to 200 grams of blood from the goat to the female

Strongwoman, 19th century
Strongwoman, 19th-century artwork. Strongwoman Mary Arniotis lifting five men in a performance in Berlin, Germany. Arniotis performed feats of strength while touring Europe and the USA in the 1890s

Lavoisier respiration experiment, 1770s
Lavoisier respiration experiment, 18th century. French chemist Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) in his laboratory with his wife and his assistants

Forge of Hephaistos, Roman fresco. Hephaistos (Vulcan) is seated at his forge, hammering metal on an anvil as he forges armour for use by heroes. He is assisted by a pair of Cyclops

Sales assistants outside a dress shop
A group of well-presented young women - presumably sales assistants - stand in front of the windows of a dressmakers and outfitters shop

Shopping in Regent Street, London, 1849
Engraving showing a lady (centre) returning to her carriage, after completing her purchases in Regent Street, during the London Season of 1849

Salesmen on Strike
Shop assistants go on strike

Scene in a photographers studio, example of portrait making
Portraiture in the early twentieth century. A photographer entertaining his subject while his assistants capture her photograph

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"Assistants: The Unsung Heroes of Everyday Life" From the bustling Butchers Shop on High Street in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex to the quaint Butchers shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, assistants play a vital role in ensuring that our shopping experiences are seamless and enjoyable. They expertly carve and prepare cuts of meat with precision and care, making sure we leave satisfied customers. In the General Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland located in Bridge of Weir, assistants go above and beyond to provide for those less fortunate. With warm smiles and helpful hands, they ensure that every child's needs are met. Even on stage with Professor De Kolta back in 1902, two women stood by his side as trusted assistants. Their presence highlighted their invaluable contributions to his mesmerizing performances. During times of political change like Kerensky's Russia in 1917 or within prestigious organizations such as the Worshipful Company of Vintners in the City of London, assistants work tirelessly behind the scenes to support leaders and maintain order. Members of NUTGW campaigning for workers' rights demonstrate how they are be powerful advocates for change. Their dedication helps improve working conditions for all. From laying big main water pipes beneath Southwark and Vauxhall streets in 1900 to managing operations at Woollands store in Knightsbridge by Matania or International Tea Company Stores Ltd. , these diligent individuals keep our cities running smoothly while providing essential services we often take for granted. Beyond business endeavors, even royalty relies on capable assistance. Chir Singh, Maharajah of the Sikhs and King of Punjab is seen hunting near Lahore accompanied by his loyal retinue who assist him during this exhilarating pursuit. Lastly, Graham and Withers butchers shop situated proudly in Bromley Kent showcases how local businesses thrive thanks to dedicated assistants who serve their communities day after day with passion and expertise. In every corner of our lives, assistants quietly contribute to the fabric of society.