Ledger Collection

A problem of income - couple trying to balance the books
A problem of income. Grenville and Sue Collins trying to balance the books as they await the Mary Evans Picture Library Royalty Statement...! Date: circa 1910s

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger
Caricature of Nellie Farren (1848-1904), English actress and singer, and Edward Ledger (18??-1921), editor of The Era theatrical newspaper

Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas)
XIR159224 Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 146x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Blondin Audience Ledger
A fascinating unused page from a ledger to record the ticket sales and money accrued from a performance of the legendary tightrop walker Charles Blondin The Hero of Niagara

Customs, 19th Century
THE CUSTOM HOUSE Searching imported goods and luggage thoroughly

The Merchant and his Wife;The tax collector and his wife, 1540. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Merchant and his Wife;The tax collector and his wife, 1540

Mr Henry Clay Pierce, 1899. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mr Henry Clay Pierce, 1899

The Housekeeper, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Housekeeper, mid-late 18th century

Regents and Regentesses of the Lepers Asylum, Amsterdam, 1834-35, 1834-1835. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Regents and Regentesses of the Lepers Asylum, Amsterdam, 1834-35, 1834-1835

The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643

Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Alternative title: Act III, scene V from the comedy "De Spilpenning of de verkwistende vrouw" (The Spillpenning or the spendthrift woman)

"Office of the Notary (Intendant's Office), c.1629. Creator: Jan Woutersz Stap
"Office of the Notary (Intendant's Office), c.1629. Other Title(s): "Office of the Notary (Intendant's Office Steward's Office) "

The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643. Creator: Allaert van Loeninga
The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643

Stenographers room, Mulford & Petry Co. (1904?). Creator: Unknown. Stenographers room, Mulford & Petry Co. (1904?)
Stenographers room, Mulford & Petry Co. (1904?)

Offices of Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown. Offices of Mulford & Petry Co
Offices of Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Offices of Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown. Offices of Mulford & Petry Co
Offices of Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Offices of Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown. Offices of Mulford & Petry Co
Offices of Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Booker T. Washington, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Booker T. Washington, 1907

John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799....attended by his Guardian Angell (British prime minister William Pitt: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer)

Opening of bids, Navy Dept. Bureau of Accts, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Opening of bids, Navy Dept. Bureau of Accts, between 1910 and 1920. USA

Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12

The Owner of the Vineyard Paying his Labourers... 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Owner of the Vineyard Paying his Labourers - painted by Rembrandt - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, at the Hague, 1850

Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, Kern County, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, a Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp. The discussion this evening centers on the possibility of buying kerosene oil in large

Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, Kern County, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, a Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp. The discussion this evening centers on the possibility of buying kerosene oil in large

The Prerogative Court, Doctors Commons, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Prerogative Court, Doctors Commons, 1850. Illustration to an article by Thomas Miller and Godfrey Malvern. Interior of...the chambers where the wills of the dead are deposited [near the corner of

The International Exhibition: the Middlesex Hospital record of benefactions, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Middlesex Hospital record of benefactions, 1862. This large and handsome volume, in which are recorded the names of all benefactors to Middlesex Hospital

Cartoon - sex before marriage?
"You won't marry a man who snores in bed? But darling, how are you going to find out?" An interesting comment on the question of sex before marriage. Date: circa 1940

Not a word to the boss - I m writing this to you! Date: 1954

Harland & Wolff ledger from engineering works, Belfast
BELFAST SHIPPING HISTORY: Rare late 19th century Harland and Wolff ledger from The Engineering Works, Queens Island. Date: late 19th century

RMS Titanic - passenger's album of scraps
RMS Titanic - album of scraps, which were the property of Richard May, a Titanic passenger who travelled only as far as Queenstown, Ireland

RMS Lusitania - ledger listing supplies prior to sailing
RMS Lusitania - rare hardbound ledger dated 28 June 1907 to 26 August 1907 relating to supplies and provisions for the Lusitania prior to sailing

"Two Usurers";from the picture by Marius Van Romerswael, c. 1550. 1890. Creator: Unknown
" Two Usurers" ; from the picture by Marius Van Romerswael, c.1550. 1890

Wife of FSA borrower keeps account of loan of... Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower keeps account of loan of seven hundred and forty-eight dollars. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

FSA borrowers on new farm keep account of their loan, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939
Farm Security Administration borrowers on new farm keep account of their loan. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

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

The "ChineseQuartermaster, Japan, 1765. Creator: Komatsuya Hyakki
The " Chinese" Quartermaster, Japan, 1765

William Brown, 1804 / 8. Creator: John Trumbull
William Brown, 1804/8. Attributed to John Trumbull

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

Two Tax Gatherers, c. 1540 (oil on panel)
3849856 Two Tax Gatherers, c.1540 (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567) (attr. to); 92x74.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Bullet coins from the Ayutthaya period (metal)
LIT389121 Bullet coins from the Ayutthaya period (metal) by Thai School; (add.info.: Ayutthaya was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767; before 1860)

The Money Changers, c. 1530 (oil on panel)
897330 The Money Changers, c.1530 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530) (workshop of); 122x98 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva, Switzerland; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Man and office boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife visits husband at his office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife visits husband at his office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man trying to type a letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man asleep on the beach, dreaming of all the office work he isn t having to do Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Rent collector hit by sailor Date: early 20th century

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"Balancing the Books: Navigating the Ledger of Life's Income" In a world where income can often pose as a problem, one couple strives to find harmony within their financial ledger. Just like the intricate cover design of "Dombey and Son, " they aim to create an artistic balance between expenses and earnings. As they delve into their ledger, they stumble upon a caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger, reminding them that even in tough times, laughter can be found, and are inspired by Philibert Orry's portrait on canvas, reflecting resilience in the face of adversity. Flipping through pages filled with historical records like Blondin Audience Ledger and Customs documents from the 19th century, they realize that managing finances has always been a challenge faced by many generations before them. Amidst their journey through this financial maze, they come across a thought-provoking cartoon questioning societal norms about sex before marriage. It serves as a reminder that personal values should also be considered while balancing the books. Their exploration continues as they encounter hard-bound ledgers from iconic ships such as RMS Olympic and Harland & Wolff engineering works in Belfast. These artifacts symbolize both triumphs and tragedies – reminders that every entry holds significance in shaping our lives. They pause at an album of scraps belonging to passengers aboard RMS Titanic - fragments capturing memories lost forever. This prompts them to appreciate life's fleeting nature while striving for stability within their own ledger. Finally, they stumble upon an intriguing ledger listing supplies prior to sailing on RMS Lusitania. It serves as a poignant reminder that preparation is key when embarking on any journey – whether it be financial or otherwise. Through it all, this couple learns valuable lessons about managing their income ledger effectively. They draw inspiration from Joseph Tomelty's portrayal of Mr. Pedelty in "Meet Mr. Lucifer, " understanding that perseverance is essential when facing life's financial challenges.