Bookkeeper Collection

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878
3478920 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878; (add.info.: Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884
3478924 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Plantain Walk
2909946 Plantain Walk; (add.info.: Plantain Walk. A Bookkeeper, Watchman and Hut and a man with casks on a mule. 1813); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881
3478921 Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881; (add.info.: Clearing House at the Bank of England, London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893
3478919 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Paris office, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868
3478917 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868; (add.info.: Clerk)

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876
3478926 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, watching as two managers converse)

Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884
3478925 Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger)

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893
3478916 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office)

R.W. Wooley, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
R.W. Wooley, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Robert Wickliffe Woolley (1871-1958) who served as Director of the U.S. Mint (1915-1916)

Interior med en regnskabsforer og nogle skrivere ved stearinlys, 1750-1755. Creator: Johan Horner
Interior med en regnskabsforer og nogle skrivere ved stearinlys, 1750-1755

General office Virginia Beneficial and Insurance Co. Norfolk, Va. 1907. Creator: Unknown
General office Virginia Beneficial and Insurance Co. Norfolk, Va. 1907

Capable office staff; Bookkeeping department; National Benefit Association, Washington, D.C. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Capable office staff; Bookkeeping department; National Benefit Association, Washington, D.C. 1917

Hon. Hiram Price of Iowa, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Hiram Price of Iowa, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician, banker, merchant, bookkeeper, bank president, railroad president: paymaster general of Iowa troop during the American Civil War]

Benjamin T. Eames of Rhode Island, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Eames, Hon. Ben of R.I. between 1870 and 1880. [Benjamin Tucker Eames, politiian, teacher and bookkeeper]

The Money Changers (oil on panel)
6335000 The Money Changers (oil on panel) by Stap, Jan Woutersz (1599-1663); 120x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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

The Thinker: Portrait of Louis N. Kenton, 1900. Creator: Thomas Eakins
The Thinker: Portrait of Louis N. Kenton, 1900

The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886

Wool and silk tapestry depicting a banker making a loan transaction and recorded in the ledger. Arithmetic. 1520, approx. Tournai

GERMAN MERCHANT, c1520. A German merchant in his establishment. Woodcut from Schauffelins Trostspiegel, c1520

MINTING COINS, c1515. The minting of coins. Woodcut, c1515, by Hans Burgkmair

The Counting House, 1827 (engraving)
XJF862557 The Counting House, 1827 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in " A Representation of the Manufacturing of Earthenware")

CLERKS, 1884. Line drawing, American, 1884

BOOKKEEPER, 1585. A German merchants bookkeeper performing double-entry bookkeeping. Woodcut by Jost Amman

BOOKKEEPER, 1500. A medieval monk keeping the monastery accounts. Woodcut from the Kalendier des Bergers, French, 1500

BOOKKEEPER, 1500. A medieval monk keeping the monastery accounts. Woodcut from the Kalendier des Bergers, French, 1500

MINTING COINS, c1515. The minting of coins. Woodcut, German, by Hans Burgkmair, c1515

ENGLISH TAX CARTOON, 1843. After the originals in the Queens collection

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"The Bookkeeper: A Glimpse into the World of Financial Management" Step back in time and explore the fascinating role of a bookkeeper through various historical depictions. Hon. Hiram Price of Iowa, captured between 1855 and 1865, stands as a symbol of meticulous record-keeping and financial responsibility. Benjamin T. Eames from Rhode Island, seen between 1870 and 1880, showcases the dedication required to maintain accurate accounts. In "The Money Changers, " an oil painting that evokes images of bustling marketplaces, we witness the intricate transactions handled by skilled bookkeepers who ensured monetary exchanges were conducted with precision. Even Shakespeare recognized their significance when he wrote, "And if we fail - we fail. " (Macbeth). These words remind us that bookkeepers play a vital role in preventing financial mishaps. Thomas Eakins' masterpiece "The Thinker: Portrait of Louis N. Kenton" captures the intellectual prowess possessed by these professionals. With furrowed brows and focused gazes, they navigate complex calculations with ease. Traveling further back in time, an enchanting colored engraving titled "The Last Pawning" transports us to the vibrant world of eighteenth-century finance. Here we see a bookkeeper skillfully managing loans amidst opulent surroundings. A wool and silk tapestry depicting a banker making loan transactions reminds us that this profession has transcended centuries; its importance unwavering throughout history. Journeying to Jamaica's Plantain Walk reveals not only beautiful landscapes but also highlights how even in colonial times, bookkeepers played integral roles within society – overseeing watchmen's huts while ensuring water casks were accounted for accurately. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with a German merchant from around 1520 depicted within his establishment – showcasing early organized financial management systems utilized by astute businessmen like him.