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"Earn: A Journey Through Time and Perspectives" In the world of Ju-Jitsu suffragettes, strength is earned through dedication and perseverance. St

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Ju-Jitsu suffragette
If you want to earn some time throw a policeman! The Ju-Jitsu suffragette shows how a policeman may be tackled. Mrs Garrud, the well-known suffragette

The closed entrance to Corby Fair (b/w photo)
8621943 The closed entrance to Corby Fair (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The closed entrance to Corby Fair)

Background imageEarn Collection: Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho)

Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho)
8635541 Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fork out if you want a spoon, if not)

Background imageEarn Collection: Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho)

Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho)
8668130 Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEarn Collection: Rain (colour litho)

Rain (colour litho)
8674324 Rain (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Background imageEarn Collection: Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS 'Victory' (colour photo)

Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8668585 Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the spot where Nelson fell)

Background imageEarn Collection: Young woman tuning a grand piano. Piano tuning was considered a suitable occupation for a young

Young woman tuning a grand piano. Piano tuning was considered a suitable occupation for a young lady forced to earn a
530242 Young woman tuning a grand piano. Piano tuning was considered a suitable occupation for a young lady forced to earn a living. Wood engraving, 1887.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageEarn Collection: Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt
533893 Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt

Background imageEarn Collection: 'Mrs Siddons turned to pay her bearers' (colour litho)

'Mrs Siddons turned to pay her bearers' (colour litho)
8645214 'Mrs Siddons turned to pay her bearers' (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEarn Collection: The painter so gay, who wanted his pay (colour litho)

The painter so gay, who wanted his pay (colour litho)
8642527 The painter so gay, who wanted his pay (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The painter so gay, who wanted his pay)

Background imageEarn Collection: St. Fillans Loch Earn Victorian period

St. Fillans Loch Earn Victorian period

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Businessmen
A sketch which shows a conversation between two businessmen. When we earn as much money as us, it's very difficult to be honest! Date: circa 1901

Background imageEarn Collection: Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood)

Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood)
885916 Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageEarn Collection: National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances

National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration)
7211552 National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration) by Bogislas

Background imageEarn Collection: Feeding Time at the Zoo. The Polar Bears Earn their Dinner

Feeding Time at the Zoo. The Polar Bears Earn their Dinner at London Zoo by Charles Howard

Background imageEarn Collection: And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a

And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family
7181028 And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family (colour litho) by Echau

Background imageEarn Collection: A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)

A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)
7234862 A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century.. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEarn Collection: Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving)

Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving)
7188295 Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White)

Background imageEarn Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving)
7197002 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag

Background imageEarn Collection: The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving)

The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving)
7177981 The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot)

Background imageEarn Collection: Hunting in North-West Canada (engraving)

Hunting in North-West Canada (engraving)
1046402 Hunting in North-West Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting in North-West Canada)

Background imageEarn Collection: An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageEarn Collection: Comic postcard, Struggling hard to earn a living Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Struggling hard to earn a living Date: 20th century

Background imageEarn Collection: 'Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! '(engraving)

"Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! "(engraving)
725666 " Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it! " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Live on Sixpence a Day, and Earn it)

Background imageEarn Collection: 'Herself'(b / w photo)

"Herself"(b / w photo)
6005828 " Herself" (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Herself." Illustration for Types of Irish Life)

Background imageEarn Collection: 'Sir, I want work;may I earn a penny?'(engraving)

"Sir, I want work;may I earn a penny?"(engraving)
2781240 " Sir, I want work; may I earn a penny?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sir, I want work; may I earn a penny)

Background imageEarn Collection: Native workers, queuing to be paid in the African bush (b / w photo)

Native workers, queuing to be paid in the African bush (b / w photo)
5998174 Native workers, queuing to be paid in the African bush (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native workers)

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Eye_Ubiquitous_20104956
Scotland, Argyll and Bute, Loch Lubnaig, Loch Lomand and Trossachs National Park. Mountain stream flows from west side of Benn Each, south of Loch Earn. Patches of snow on mountainside beyond

Background imageEarn Collection: WW2 poster, Good Work

WW2 poster, Good Work earns you more than a pay envelope -- it earns you your countrys gratitude. Date: 1940s

Background imageEarn Collection: Barnardos Girls Home, Barkingside, Essex

Barnardos Girls Home, Barkingside, Essex
Girls and staff in the grounds of Barnardos Home, Barkingside, Essex, with childrens cottages in the background. In 1873, Thomas Barnardo set up a Village Home for Orphan

Background imageEarn Collection: Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860

Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860
Engraving showing large numbers of pedestrians and several horse-drawn carriages heading up the London to Epsom road, on Derby Day in 1860

Background imageEarn Collection: John Banim, Writer

John Banim, Writer
JOHN BANIM Irish writer, best known for a series of historical romances which will earn him the title the Walter Scott of Ireland. Date: 1892 - 1842

Background imageEarn Collection: Women / Post-War Britain

Women / Post-War Britain
THE INDEPENDENTS An old fellow has too many daughters with no one to woo ; but they are able and willing to earn our own bread. Date: 1921

Background imageEarn Collection: WWI Poster, Enlist Today

WWI Poster, Enlist Today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Justify the faith of your fathers, and earn the gratitude of your children. Enlist Today! Date: 1915

Background imageEarn Collection: Dutch cub scout polishing shoes, Netherlands

Dutch cub scout polishing shoes, Netherlands, no doubt in order to earn a proficiency badge

Background imageEarn Collection: Boy scouts washing a dog, Georgetown, British Guyana

Boy scouts washing a dog, Georgetown, British Guyana
Three boy scouts washing a dog during Work and Earn Week in Georgetown, British Guyana, South America. They belong to Troop 27, Queens Colours. Date: 1955

Background imageEarn Collection: A Womans place is the Home

A Womans place is the Home.. Shows two young women in shawls, (mill girls?), an elderly mother and a crippled father. Caption reads, Who will then earn the Daily bread? Date: 1909

Background imageEarn Collection: Is this right?

Is this right?. Woman with basket on her back, meets man holding umbrella labelled Franchise. She asks Why can t I have an umbrella too? Voter says, You can t. You ought to stop at home

Background imageEarn Collection: WW2 Poster -- ATS recruitment poster

WW2 Poster -- ATS recruitment poster
ATS recruitment poster. Every member of the ATS learns a job that will help her to earn her living in the post-war world. Auxiliary Territorial Service

Background imageEarn Collection: Picture No. 10761622

Picture No. 10761622
Cuba - This woman is quite a well known character of Habana Vieja, the Old Town of Cuba's capital Havana. She readily poses for photographs in order to earn some extra money. Date:

Background imageEarn Collection: Picture No. 10777066

Picture No. 10777066
Dog - Mongrel performing tricks to earn treat Date:

Background imageEarn Collection: A Spitalfields silk weaver: This man could earn 70p in a good week, but by this date

A Spitalfields silk weaver: This man could earn 70p in a good week, but by this date the industry had declined and work was hard to come by

Background imageEarn Collection: Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt so that persons higher up the social ladder could cross the road without getting

Background imageEarn Collection: Making chains in the Cradley Heath district of the Black Country in the English Midlands

Making chains in the Cradley Heath district of the Black Country in the English Midlands. Women made the smaller sizes of chain

Background imageEarn Collection: Weaving silk fringe, Spitalfields, London, England. This man could earn 3d (1. 25

Weaving silk fringe, Spitalfields, London, England. This man could earn 3d (1. 25
Weaving silk fringe, Spitalfields, London, England. This man could earn 3d (1.25 pence) per hour when work was available. The Spitalfields silk industry was begun by Huguenot refugees who left France

Background imageEarn Collection: Maze, artwork F006 / 7142

Maze, artwork F006 / 7142
Maze, computer artwork

Background imageEarn Collection: Playground at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway

Playground at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
An informal game of cricket at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway, London

Background imageEarn Collection: Say! Young fellow, do you want to be a mechanic? The Motor T

Say! Young fellow, do you want to be a mechanic? The Motor Transport Corps will train you. Earn while you learn. Poster showing soldiers in a truck calling out to a young man. Date 1919



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"Earn: A Journey Through Time and Perspectives" In the world of Ju-Jitsu suffragettes, strength is earned through dedication and perseverance. St. Fillans Loch Earn Victorian period reveals a serene landscape where hard work was necessary to thrive. Businessmen strive to earn success through strategic decisions and relentless determination. During WW2, a powerful poster proclaimed "Good Work" as a way to earn victory for the nation. The painting on wood titled "Payment of employees of the City, 1430" showcases how labor was valued even in ancient times. In 1933, deputies protested against taxes on parliamentary allowances, fighting for what they believed they had rightfully earned. Feeding Time at the Zoo witnesses polar bears earning their dinner by showcasing their natural abilities and survival skills. "The Hunger Markers" lithograph highlights the plight of those who struggle daily to earn enough food for survival. A colorful lithograph humorously depicts passengers paying according to their weights; reminding us that fairness can be earned in unconventional ways too. An engraving from 1791 captures a wool manufacturer diligently paying his employees, recognizing their contribution towards his success during the 18th century. Through striking contrasts depicted in engravings like "Striking Contrasts or Lessons in Black and White, " we learn that earning respect often requires overcoming societal biases and prejudices Le Vocabulaire Illustre's engraving portrays Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag - emphasizing how wages are earned after dedicated effort put into work.