Company Collection

Uniform cap worn by Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan, 1966. Creator: Unknown
A black cap with metallic braid trim and a label reading PULLMAN PORTER in black. Being a Pullman porter was one of the jobs that helped build the black middle class in America

Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). Artist: Guillaume Desremaulx
Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). This tapestry is held by the Montacute House, Somerset. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co

Humber Twelve Vogue Saloon, c1936. The Humber Limited was a British manufacturer of bicycles and motor vehicles founded by Thomas Humber in 1887 and bought by the Chrysler Corporation in 1967

The Vale of Aylesbury, 1933. Artist: Rex Whistler
The Vale of Aylesbury, 1933. This painting was used by Shell in the 1930s for an advertsing campaign. Painting housed at Upton House. From The Studio Volume 108

A correct plan of the town of Sheffield by William Fairbank, 1771
Scale 440 yards : 3.3 inches. Shows the Bull Stake, slaughterhouses, Town Mill, Irish Cross. Original at Local Studies y09647

Singer sewing machine ad, 1890s
Advertisement for the Singer Automatic sewing machine, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon, Barnburgh Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon, Barnburgh Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1961. Snows were one of the many coal merchants operating in the South Yorkshire area, selling locally mined coal

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. The Great Room of the English insurance company, at the Royal Exchange in London, England. Line engraving, English, 1890

Poster for the University theater company La Barraca, directed by Federico Garcia Lorca

The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War

Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Creator: Albert Joseph Moore
Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Women in classical dress recline while reading a book. Victorian oil on canvas by Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). Held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The Virgin and Child with Angels: Leaf of the Wilton Diptych, c1395. (1941)
The Virgin and Child with Angels: Leaf of the Wilton Diptych, c1395. Housed in The National Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur, 1941 edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co

John D Rockefeller, American industrialist, late 19th century (1956). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, Nuremberg, Germany
A Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, parked on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

OTIS ELEVATOR WORKS, 1853. The Otis factory on the Hudson River in Yonkers, New York. Wood engraving, 1853

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

LOCOMOTIVE, 1883. The conductor, crew and canine mascot of a Central Pacific Railroad train posing by the locomotive during a station stop at Mill City, Nevada. Photographed in 1883

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786257 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786256 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

In the office at Parkes Machine Tools Ltd; Mr Edwin Hallard (joint managing director), Miss Victoria Parkes (office junior), Mr Geoff Arnold (accounts)

Blast furnaces, Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Blast furnaces, Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The iconic view of the two Blast Furnaces that stood on the Park Gate Iron and steel company site near Rotherham

Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph shows a worker from the bonded warehouse hammering the rings into place on a barrel

Advertisement for Sunlight household soap, c1890. The advertisement recommends the soap it to the housewife by claiming it would make life easier

Plan of lands at Neepsend by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S22S

Hastings Beach
The seafront at Hastings, Sussex, circa 1900. Drawn up on the beach are wheeled bathing huts and rowing boats. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Deathly Diners
Six skeletons smoking around the dinner table, circa 1865. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances, Nuremberg, Germany
Two Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

1960 Austin A35 van. Creator: Unknown
1960 Austin A35 van

Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, showing a turned-down ruff, the predecessor of the Vandyke collar. Reign of James I, c1560-1570, (1937). Edwin Sandys (1519-1588) English Archbishop

Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

Un soir de grand prix au pavillon d Armenonville. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Ramsgate Sands
The Sands at Ramsgate, a seaside resort in East Kent, 1878. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Blitz in London - Clarnico Factory, Hackney Wick, WW2
Scene of devastation at the Clarnico factory in Carpenters Road, Hackney Wick, East London, following a bombing raid on 24 September 1940

MEXICAN WAR: U. S. FLAG. Eagle Flag of U. S. Company 1, carried in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
MEXICAN WAR: U.S. FLAG. Eagle Flag of U.S. Company 1, carried in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848

BUSN2P-00001
Book and magazine printing press at Harper & Bros. New York City, early 1900s. Printed halftone of a photograph

FRANCE, Jura, Doubs, MONTBELIARD / SOCHAUX: Peugeot Car Museum by Main Peugeot Car Plant
FRANCE, Jura, Doubs, MONTBELIARD/SOCHAUX: Peugeot Car Museum by Main Peugeot Car Plant, Peugeot Radiator Logo

Design for the Decoration of the Drawing Room at Eastnor Castle, Hertfordshire, ca. 1850

Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man

Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Portrait of Samuel Sewall, in periwig and long coat, c1700-1720, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Samuel Sewall, Governor and Judge of Massachusetts Colony, showing the periwig and long coat of the reign of James II, c1700-1720, (1937)

The Danish Bacon Company factory, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1957. The reception area of the Danish Bacon Company which ran a depot from its Kilnhurst site until it moved to larger premises nearly

Masquerade, 1924. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Masquerade, 1924. Private Collection

Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Advertisement for Stocksbridge Mineral Water and Bottling Company Ltd. Victoria Street, Stocksbridge
Original at Sheffield Local Studies PAMP

SHANGHAI: BUND, 1883. A view of the English settlement along the Bund in Shanghai, China, looking toward the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and showing the English Club (extreme left)

Boeing 247 airliner, 1930s
Boeing 247 airliner. Passengers in the 1930s boarding a United Airlines and National Air Transport aircraft that is also being used as a US Mail flight (AM17 Express, shown on the tail of the plane)

Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

George Cleaver who is trying to develop 177 acres of raw land, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
George Cleaver who is trying to develop 177 acres of raw land. He has five sons. Malheur County, Oregon

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Step into the captivating world of history and innovation with this diverse collection of images. From the picturesque Vale of Aylesbury to the bustling streets of London, each snapshot tells a unique story about different aspects life throughout time. Transport yourself back to 1933 as you admire Rex Whistler's masterpiece, "The Vale of Aylesbury. " This enchanting artwork takes you on a journey through lush landscapes, reminding us that even in simpler times, companies were deeply connected to their surroundings. Fast forward to 1771 and discover William Fairbank's meticulous plan of Sheffield. This intricate map showcases how companies played an integral role in shaping urban development and fostering economic growth during the Industrial Revolution. Travel further into the past with a glimpse at an ad from the 1890s for Singer sewing machines. Witness how innovative products revolutionized industries and empowered individuals with newfound skills, forever changing the landscape for both businesses and households alike. Take flight with The Westland Lysander aircraft from 1941. Though its creator remains unknown, this image symbolizes how companies have always been at the forefront of technological advancements, pushing boundaries and propelling progress forward. Dive into artistic expression with Federico Garcia Lorca's University theater company La Barraca poster. Experience how companies supported cultural endeavors by providing platforms for creativity and intellectual stimulation within communities. Immerse yourself in Albert Joseph Moore's "Reading Aloud" painting from 1884 (1936). As books transport us to new worlds, so do companies transport goods across nations - connecting people through trade networks that span continents. Witness resilience as Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance stands tall amidst destruction in Nuremberg, Germany. Companies like these exemplify strength in adversity while safeguarding communities against unforeseen challenges. Marvel at LLOYDs OF LONDON's Great Room captured beautifully in an English line engraving from 1890.