Helper Collection

Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine, friend and helper of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Ice service, ice pail, butter dish, saladbowl with helpers. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by
FLO4731776 Ice service, ice pail, butter dish, saladbowl with helpers. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany

Travel triptych with Saint Eustace. Creator: Spanish Forger (active late 19th-early 20th cen.)
Travel triptych with Saint Eustace. Private Collection

The Healing of Tobit. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
The Healing of Tobit. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Saint Roch (Polittico di Berbenno), 1510-1515. Creator: Previtali, Andrea (ca 1480-1528)
Saint Roch (Polittico di Berbenno), 1510-1515. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Paumgartner altarpiece, side panel: Lukas Paumgartner as Saint Eustace, after 1503. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Paumgartner altarpiece, side panel: Lukas Paumgartner as Saint Eustace, after 1503. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Lord Hanuman Miniature Painting Paper with Golden Embossing
3609814 Lord Hanuman Miniature Painting Paper with Golden Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

zanzibari girl
Photo Muslim girl walking barefoot on dervne with baggage on their heads, filmed in Madagascar in October 2014, Tanzania. Robert Fowler

Young Wilhemina, Queen of the Netherlands Date: 1895

Father Christmas / Santa Claus cycling with a line of young Emperor Penguins wearing scarves Date: 24-Oct-06

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Continental bulldog and chihuahua Date: 31-05-2017

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Yorshire Terrier Dogs, with Father Christmas and Elf hats Date: 05-11-2019

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DOG. Cockerpoo and little boy looking over a fence Date: 16-05-2007

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DOG. Cockerpoo and little boy looking over a fence Date: 16-05-2007

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Cockerpoo Dog, puppy (Poodle X Cocker Spaniel 7wks old) with a kitten wearing Christmas hats Date: 10-02-2010

Scene from the life of Saint Roch, 1517. Creator: Orley, Everaert (Everard), van (c
Scene from the life of Saint Roch, 1517. Found in the Collection of the Sint-Jacobskerk, Antwerpen

Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking
3950517 Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x36 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

The Homecoming of the Fisherman at Probsteier, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XKH147989 The Homecoming of the Fisherman at Probsteier, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89); 113x169 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Venus and her Satellites (Venus at her Toilet) (oil on panel)
1772138 Venus and her Satellites (Venus at her Toilet) (oil on panel) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 80.6x111 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus and her Satellites (Venus at her Toilet)

Rev P Jansz, with his native helper, working on a revision of the Javanese Bible (engraving)
5999309 Rev P Jansz, with his native helper, working on a revision of the Javanese Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rev P Jansz)

Ice service, ice pail, butter dish, saladbowl with helpers. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Piled High with Shopping
A woman has been very busy shopping, so much so that her helper is hidden under a pile of parcels. 1920s

"There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386661 " There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Farm Girl, 1915 (oil on board)
BFA161251 The Farm Girl, 1915 (oil on board) by Clarke, William Hanna (1882-1924); Private Collection; Photo eThe Fine Art Society in Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

A nice royal gesture (colour litho)
2809039 A nice royal gesture (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nice royal gesture)

Mothers Little Helper, 1874 (oil on canvas)
658303 Mothers Little Helper, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 53.5x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mothers Little Helper. George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924)

The Lamplighter from Costume of Great Britain, 1805 (print)
GHL13860 The Lamplighter from Costume of Great Britain, 1805 (print) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Portrait of a Young Boy, or The Artists Colour Grinder, 1839 (oil on canvas)
ZEN131313 Portrait of a Young Boy, or The Artists Colour Grinder, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 46x37.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; eJ.P. Zenobel; French, out of copyright

Two Elves and a Shelf of Toys

Saints Roch and Sebastian. Creator: Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644)
Saints Roch and Sebastian. Private Collection

Saint Barbara. Holy Family with Angels and Saints Catherine and Barbara (Triptych), First quarter of 16th cen. Private Collection

Saint Roch, ca 1515-1520. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (ca 1441-1523)
Saint Roch, ca 1515-1520. Found in the Collection of Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Christ appointing Saint Roch as patron saint of the plague victims, 1623-1626. Creator: Rubens
Christ appointing Saint Roch as patron saint of the plague victims, 1623-1626. Found in the Collection of Sint-Martinuskerk, Aalst

Saint Rochh in Prison Visited by an Angel, 1567. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Saint Rochh in Prison Visited by an Angel, 1567. Found in the Collection of Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venezia

Picture No. 12480226
Father Christmas / Santa with Rudolf the red Date:

Picture No. 12020851
Father Christmas behind tree with Pug Dog dressed as Sanats little helper. Digital manipulation Date:

Saint Barbara, c. 1516. Found in the collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Saint Barbara, 1630s. Private Collection

Virgin and Child with Saints Benedict, Justina, Placidus and Scholastica, ca 1515. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Saint Barbara. Found in the Collection of Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Enthroned Maria lactans with Saints Catherine of Alexandria and Barbara and her father Dioscurus, 1500. Found in the collection of Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Saint Roch Comforted by an Angel. Artist: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)
Saint Roch Comforted by an Angel. Found in the collection of Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome

Catholic Monarchs with Saints Helena and Barbara. Artist: Master of Manzanillo (active 1480-1500)
Catholic Monarchs with Saints Helena and Barbara. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Saint Eustace. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Saint Eustace. Found in the collection of Liechtenstein Museum

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"Unsung Heroes: The Helper's Legacy" In the annals of history, there are countless tales of unsung heroes who have selflessly dedicated their lives to helping others. From Flora MacDonald, the Scottish Jacobite heroine who risked everything for her cause, to the brave coastguards and civilians of Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, these individuals embody the true spirit of a helper. Even royalty has shown their compassionate side throughout history. Young Wilhemina, Queen of the Netherlands, used her position to advocate for those in need and bring about positive change. Similarly, Gustave Courbet's realist movement captured young ladies in his art with an intention to shed light on societal issues and inspire empathy. But helpers come in all forms - even Father Christmas himself. Picture him cycling alongside a line of young Emperor Penguins wearing scarves; a heartwarming scene that reminds us that kindness knows no bounds or species. Throughout time, various medical conditions have required assistance from helpers too. Plate 541 depicts a scene from the life of Saint Roch by Everaert van Orley where multiple individuals affected by Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis find solace through walking together. Their unity showcases how they can provide support and understanding during challenging times. From ancient times (1313-1788) till today (1313-1758), helpers have been woven into our collective narrative as beacons of hope and compassion. They remind us that lending a hand is not just an act but rather an embodiment of humanity's finest qualities. So let us celebrate these unsung heroes - past and present - whose acts both big and small make this world a better place one gesture at a time. May we all strive to be like them – Helpers leaving behind legacies filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to making someone else's life brighter.