Moneybags Collection

Birthday postcard, Girl with money bags Date: 1932

Georgian cartoon, A Suspicious Character, by Henry Heath Date: circa 1820s

Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving)
1201769 Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Revolution (French)

The End of the Lottery, 1826 (etching)
GHL239451 The End of the Lottery, 1826 (etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: All lotteries will end for ever)

Cartoon depicting The American Gold Fields for Impecunious British Noblemen
1129590 Cartoon depicting The American Gold Fields for Impecunious British Noblemen, 1880 (litho) by Opper, Frederick Burr (1857-1937); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

WW1 Poster, Thank them with War Bonds
Poster, Thank them with War Bonds. 1918

Bag full of money on a cutout Christmas card
Bag full of money (one thousand pounds) on a cutout card -- Just to go on with this Christmas. Date: circa 1890s

Smiling man on a Christmas and New Year card -- Besides having a Merry Xmas I hope you will drop on a few good things in the New Year. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Caricature of William Burdett-Coutts, politician
Caricature of William Lehman Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts (1851-1921) -- The Money-Spinner. He was an American-born British Conservative politician

Eugene Corri
EUGENE CORRI Date: 1912

Bag full of money on a German cutout Christmas card, with gold and copper coins bursting out. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, The real Galette des Rois, WW1
Cartoon, The real Galette des Rois, or Epiphany cake -- King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Sultan Mehmed V, watched by a smiling German ally, divide a stash of money between them. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Pacific Overtures, or, a Flight from St Clouds over the Water to Charley, a new Dramatic Piece now Rehearsing, by James Gillray

Cartoon, Pantagruels victorious return to the court of Gargantua, after extirpating the Soup Meagres of Bouille Land, by James Gillray

Cartoon, A new way to pay the National Debt, by James Gillray. Showing King George III and Queen Charlotte receiving bags of money from the Treasury

Costume of an Italian accountant or treasurer, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to

Cartoon, German sword with loot from Belgium, WW1
Cartoon showing a German sword with two moneybags impaled on it, representing loot taken from Brussels and Liege during the invasion of Belgium in the early days of the First World War

A new way to pay the national-debt, Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms

A New Way To Pay The National-debt, Cartoon Shows King George Iii And Queen Charlotte Standing Before The Treasury, Moneybags Under Their Arms

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"Moneybags: A Journey Through Time and Art" Celebrating wealth and prosperity, this vintage birthday postcard features a girl with money bags, symbolizing abundance and good fortune. Delve into Georgian humor with a whimsical cartoon depicting a suspicious character carrying multiple money bags - an amusing commentary on greed and deceit. During WW1, patriotic citizens were encouraged to support the war effort by investing in war bonds - depicted in a powerful poster urging people to "Thank them with War Bonds. " Explore America's vibrant history through this chromolitho artwork showcasing the allure of wealth, as a distinguished gentleman proudly displays his overflowing moneybags. Witness the taxing plight of the Third Estate in this colored engraving capturing their frustration during pre-revolutionary France – highlighting the ever-present struggle for financial equality. Step back to 1786 with a satirical caricature illustrating a new way to pay off national debt – poking fun at creative yet dubious methods employed by politicians of that era. Experience societal change through an etching depicting "The End of the Lottery" in 1826, reflecting evolving attitudes towards gambling and shifting priorities regarding personal finance. Uncover British fascination with American gold fields through an intriguing cartoon aimed at impecunious noblemen seeking fortunes across the Atlantic during times of economic uncertainty. Warm smiles abound on Christmas and New Year cards featuring contented individuals clutching bags full of money – spreading joyous wishes for prosperity throughout the festive season. Discover political satire embodied by William Burdett-Coutts in this caricature portrait, shedding light on his role as both politician and wealthy individual within Victorian society. The talented Eugene Corri captures attention with his portrayal of a bag full of money on an intricately designed German cutout Christmas card – blending artistry with monetary symbolism seamlessly.