Bureaucrats Collection

The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Birmingham Corporation Address to Her... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Birmingham Corporation Address to Her Majesty in the Townhalll, 1858

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Un bureau de recrutement pour engages volontaires... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Un bureau de recrutement pour engages volontaires a Petrograd, en juillet et aout 1917: tandis que l'armee reguliere se desagregeait

Delegates from Venezuela, 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Delegates from Venezuela, 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Delegates from Venezuela, 1920

Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, Hoover, Wilbur... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, [Herbert] Hoover, Center Front; [with bow tie, Ray Lyman] Wilbur, Left, Rear of Hoover, 1917

Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, Hoover, Wilbur... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, [Herbert] Hoover, Center Front; [with bow tie, Ray Lyman] Wilbur, Left, Rear of Hoover, 1917

Dept. Of Labor - A.L. Faulkner of Immigration; Charles W. Mills; Patrick Gilday, Commr... 1914
Department of Labor - A.L. Faulkner of Immigration; Charles W. Mills; Patrick Gilday, Commissioner of Conciliation, 1914

Machine Gun Board of War Department - Tracy Dixon, Brig. Gen. Todd, Newton D. Baker... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Machine Gun Board of War Department - Tracy Dixon, Standing Left; Brig. Gen. Todd, 2nd or 3rd from Left; Newton D. Baker, 4th from Right; Lawrence B. Benet, 3rd from Right; Maj. Gen

Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920
Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans. Sign reads: Deposit file papers from executive section here

Training Division, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Training Division, between 1910 and 1920
Training Division, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans. Notice reads: Instructions for Care and Maintenance, Globe Automatic Sprinkler Company'

Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920
Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans

Chinese Mandarins, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
498644 Chinese Mandarins, c.1875 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beads signify that they are courtiers.); out of copyright

Midi, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D apres Nature
740215 Midi, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740211 Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Chef de division, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740210 Chef de division, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Chef de bureau, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740209 Chef de bureau, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Garcon de bureau, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740206 GarAzon de bureau, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Scene in a Parisian office during the lunchbreak, c. 1830 (colour engraving)
CHT268793 Scene in a Parisian office during the lunchbreak, c.1830 (colour engraving) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Dix Heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740213 Dix Heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

European leaders make a toast during a conference, 1908. (litho)
3666849 European leaders make a toast during a conference, 1908. (litho). by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bosnian crisis of 1908-09)

Illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D apres Nature
740212 Illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub. Paris, c.1828 (hand-coloured litho) by Monnier

Sous-chef, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740208 Sous-chef, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Employe, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D apres Nature
740207 EmployA©, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Dix heures et demie, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740214 Dix heures et demie, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Surnumeraire, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740205 Surnumeraire, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

State officers of the 15th Century (coloured engraving)
972953 State officers of the 15th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State officers of the 15th Century)

East German citizens queuing to obtain permits to visit relatives in the West (b / w photo)
6029800 East German citizens queuing to obtain permits to visit relatives in the West (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eighteen Scholars of Tang, 17th century (ink, color and silk)
3956015 The Eighteen Scholars of Tang, 17th century (ink, color and silk) by Chinese School (17th century); 96.2 x 57.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Courtiers and state officers of the 15th Century (coloured engraving)
972952 Courtiers and state officers of the 15th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtiers and state officers of the 15th Century)

Russian envoy debates the defending Turkey with other leaders during a conference, 1908
3666850 Russian envoy debates the defending Turkey with other leaders during a conference, 1908. (litho). by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bosnian crisis of 1908-09)

Le Directeur, Chefs, Sous-Chefs, Employes, Surnumeraires, etc
740216 Le Directeur, Chefs, Sous-Chefs, Employes, Surnumeraires, etc. allant complimenter une nouvelle Excellence, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier

Leaving the Office at 4 o clock, c. 1830 (colour engraving)
CHT268794 Leaving the Office at 4 o clock, c.1830 (colour engraving) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Two Chinese Mandarins - China
Two Chinese Mandarins (High-level Government Bureaucrats) - China Date: circa 1907

Clerks / Russia / 1917
Three Russian office clerks take a break and have a smoke

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"Bureaucrats: The Masters of Administration" Step into the world of bureaucrats, where power and authority intertwine with intricate systems of governance. From the ancient Chinese Mandarins to the bustling offices captured in illustrations from "Moeurs Administratives, " these individuals have shaped societies and influenced policies throughout history. In a captivating black and white photograph from 1875, we catch a glimpse of Chinese Mandarins adorned in traditional attire, their presence exuding wisdom and authority. These esteemed officials were known for their bureaucratic prowess, ensuring efficient governance during imperial times. The vivid illustrations from "Moeurs Administratives" take us on a journey through various scenes within administrative settings. In one image titled "Huit heures, " we witness the start of a busy day as bureaucrats gather around desks filled with paperwork, ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. As we delve deeper into this bureaucratic world, we encounter figures such as the "Chef de division" and "Chef de bureau. " These high-ranking officers oversee departments and bureaus, orchestrating operations with precision. Their expertise lies not only in managing resources but also in navigating complex hierarchies. Yet amidst this hierarchy exists an array of roles - each crucial to maintaining order. The diligent "Garcon de bureau" ensures documents are filed meticulously while scenes like those depicted in a colorful engraving show Parisian office workers taking respite during lunch breaks circa 1830. Fast forward to another illustration titled "Dix Heures, " which captures mid-morning chaos as bureaucrats juggle tasks amid ringing telephones and overflowing desks. This scene reminds us that bureaucracy is not merely about protocol; it's about adapting to constant demands while upholding efficiency. Beyond national borders, European leaders unite at conferences shown in lithographs from 1908. Here they raise their glasses for a toast - symbolizing diplomacy intertwined with bureaucracy's role on an international scale. "Sous-chef" and "Employe" complete the cast of characters in this bureaucratic realm.