Spending Collection

The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 22 July 1942

Euro bank notes. Three fifty Euro bills. The Euro is the common currency for twelve member states of the European Union including Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Woman (wife) showing a rate or rent collector, that she has no money
5616620 Woman (wife) showing a rate or rent collector, that she has no money; (add.info.: Woman (wife) showing a rate or rent collector

A man who cannot afford tobacco for his pipe
5616621 A man who cannot afford tobacco for his pipe; (add.info.: Punch cartoon about a man who cannot afford tobacco for his pipe circa 1885. 01/01/1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Comic postcard, Little girl with a penny for the toilet Date: 20th century

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport, in November 1977

Anti-ratecapping demonstration
A demonstration in London against ratecapping, which allowed Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Government to restrict local council spending

The Royal Homes (engraving)
1041330 The Royal Homes (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Homes. Illustration for The Graphic)

In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving)
1064614 In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Hands Of The Philistines)

"There was an Old Man of Kilkenny, who never had more than a penny", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386660 " There was an Old Man of Kilkenny, who never had more than a penny", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Comic postcard, Couple having picnic on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman discusses runners training Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsmen discuss football match Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman and taxi driver Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman outside barbers shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, four Scotsmen spending a penny Date: 20th century

Hunting in Morocco (engraving)
1595828 Hunting in Morocco (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting in Morocco)

Melchet Court, Hants, where Mr and Mrs Stanley are spending their Honeymoon (engraving)
1038219 Melchet Court, Hants, where Mr and Mrs Stanley are spending their Honeymoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchet Court, Hants)

How to live on 30 shillings a week (colour litho)
3642872 How to live on 30 shillings a week (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to live on 30 shillings a week)

William Barents writing his diary while spending the winter in a hut on Nova Zembla (litho)
5198211 William Barents writing his diary while spending the winter in a hut on Nova Zembla (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony
711592 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-4) by Janssens

San Remo, where the Crown Prince of Germany is spending the Winter (engraving)
1046355 San Remo, where the Crown Prince of Germany is spending the Winter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: San Remo)

The opening of the congressional session, 1887 (colour litho)
1078689 The opening of the congressional session, 1887 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

"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)

Spending a Sou (engraving)
1619490 Spending a Sou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spending a Sou. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1858)

Port Alfred (b / w photo)
3092404 Port Alfred (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Alfred. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

A money burner (colour litho)
3096356 A money burner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A money burner. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Grouch (colour litho)
3093966 The Grouch (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grouch. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up (colour litho)
2795426 My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up)

Christmas in Topsyturvydom (engraving)
1622246 Christmas in Topsyturvydom (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Topsyturvydom)

St Johns River, Bush, and Western Gate (b / w photo)
3092359 St Johns River, Bush, and Western Gate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns River, Bush, and Western Gate)

The January sales have come early, shoppers on Boxing Day in Lewiss store on Argyle Street, Glasgow, 26th December 1985

Post christmas sale shoppers at the Co-op in Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. 28th December 1977

The January sales have come early, shoppers on Boxing Day in Lewiss store on Argyle Street, Glasgow, 26th December 1985

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport

Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919

Opera Forecourt
A tourist takes a photograph of seagulls in front of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.(aP Image/Mick Tsikas)

1947 advertisement for a Mapin and Webb, Sterling silver tea service

American cartoon depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins pushing forward
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1936. American cartoon depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins pushing forward outrageous spending on New Deal programs

New Deal Cartoon, 1938
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1938. Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending policies

Advert from the National Savings Committee 1945
Rhyme and reason. Sing a song of spare cash, a song to make you sigh; Four and twenty shillings spent on a buy. When the buy was open the bug began to sing Wasn t that a lot to pay for such a foolish

Advert from the National Savings Committee 1943
Go on, buy it! Its not worth quarter the price. When he whispers in your ear, Go on, buy it ! be firm. Say No, I m going to have a little nest-egg for the time when money will buy something worth

Can t Pound It Into His Head! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 30 September 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. Can t Pound It Into His Head! American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 30 September 1942

Romance Comes High : a 1935 anti-New Deal cartoon by Quincy Scott mocking the Roosevelt Administrations policy of
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1935. Romance Comes High : a 1935 anti-New Deal cartoon by Quincy Scott mocking the Roosevelt Administrations policy of government spending

A Scotchman Visiting Monte Carlo by H M Bateman
A Scotchman, ordered to the Riviera for his health, makes the mistake of visiting Monte Carlo by H M Bateman. This illustration shows a man from Scotland being carried away by worried officials after

Cartoon, Explanation, WW1
Cartoon, Explanation. Three old age pensioners outside a restaurant discuss earnings and taxation. The plump man says he pays no taxes because he spends all his money on food. Date: 1916

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"Unraveling the Knot: Capitol Hill's Quest to Raise Taxes without Losing a Single Vote" In this captivating cartoon by Dr. Seuss from 1942, we witness the knotty problem faced by Capitol Hill as they grapple with finding a way to raise taxes while ensuring political support remains intact. The Euro bank notes symbolize the financial implications of such decisions, reminding us of the delicate balance between fiscal responsibility and public sentiment. Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg and her family serve as a reminder that even those in privileged positions must confront the challenges of budgetary constraints. Just like Greta Garbo's enigmatic allure captivated audiences during her time, politicians must find ways to convince their constituents that these tax increases are necessary for the greater good. The Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA aircraft hints at the need for investment in infrastructure and defense, highlighting how spending decisions can impact national security and economic growth. On another note, an anti-ratecapping demonstration reminds us that not everyone agrees on how taxpayer money should be allocated, and is crucial for policymakers to strike a balance between meeting citizens' needs and managing public finances responsibly. As we ponder these complexities, let's not forget about everyday life struggles depicted in various forms - from a little girl with just a penny for using a toilet to advertisements promoting savings during wartime scarcity. Lastly, glimpses into royal homes through engravings remind us that even those living lavishly have responsibilities towards prudent spending practices.