Wealthy Collection (page 5)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a peasant talking with a wealthy landowner, 1906 (engraving)
5617107 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a peasant talking with a wealthy landowner, 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry
7209765 Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry. Esther and Assuerus : the Banquet of Assuerus and the repudiate of Vasthi (Esther en Assuerus)

Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry
7209761 Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry. Esther and Assuerus : the Banquet of Assuerus and the repudiate of Vasthi (Esther en Assuerus)

An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century
5311220 An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An advertisement for jewellery for Christmas, 19th century
5311004 An advertisement for jewellery for Christmas, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a tea urn on a dining table, 19th century
5310943 An engraving depicting a tea urn on a dining table, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1868); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a maid helping the children of the house to hang Christmas tree decorations, 19th century
5310771 An engraving depicting a maid helping the children of the house to hang Christmas tree decorations, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a maid helping the child of the house to hang her Christmas stocking, 19th century
5310769 An engraving depicting a maid helping the child of the house to hang her Christmas stocking, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An illustration depicting a maid carrying a tray, 19th century
5310740 An illustration depicting a maid carrying a tray, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle
5308976 Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle. Foot pedals and hand levers operated cranks acting in the hub)

Engraving depicting a drawing room car on an American train, 19th century
5308911 Engraving depicting a drawing room car on an American train, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a drawing room car on an American train)

Cartoon depicting a woman speaking with her butcher, 19th century
5308755 Cartoon depicting a woman speaking with her butcher, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a woman speaking with her butcher)

Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp, 19th century
5308564 Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp. Dated 19th century 01/02/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an elderly woman using a lorgnette as she speaks with her young granddaughter, 19th century
5308551 Engraving depicting an elderly woman using a lorgnette as she speaks with her young granddaughter, 19th century; (add.info)

A maid holding a coal scuttle
5308066 A maid holding a coal scuttle.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid holding a coal scuttle, which features an angled opening at the top, making it easier to scoop coal. Dated 19th century)

Rice pilaf, c.1910 (print)
7293342 Rice pilaf, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Cooking rice pilaf in Eastern. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

The Blunderer, or, The Mishaps, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833494 The Blunderer, or, The Mishaps, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blunderer, or, The Mishaps)

The Boy who likes Girls, 1850
3478011 The Boy who likes Girls, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Boy who likes Girls' depicting a young boy flirting with a young lady)

A child feeding a robin from the window, 1850
3478001 A child feeding a robin from the window, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a child feeding a robin from the window. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850
3477968 Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting wealthy members of society gathering for a soiree at the Royal Society of Arts)

Photographic portrait of a wealthy Mongol trader
3521213 Photographic portrait of a wealthy Mongol trader; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of a wealthy Mongol trader. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850
3478237 A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea)

A mother and daughter, 1850
3478218 A mother and daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and daughter sitting outside their home. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother and daughters spending time in the garden, 1850
3478203 A mother and daughters spending time in the garden, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and daughters spending time in the garden)

A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850
3478177 A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and daughter talking during the Victorian Era)

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

A girl reading to her younger sister in bed, 1850
3478334 A girl reading to her younger sister in bed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a girl reading to her younger sister in bed)

An after dinner drawing-room scene, 1850
3478306 An after dinner drawing-room scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an after dinner drawing-room scene. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A wealthy boy giving money to a beggar
3478283 A wealthy boy giving money to a beggar; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy boy donating money to a mother and child begging on the streets)

The state lottery
3478280 The state lottery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the state lottery of 1739. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An afternoon boat ride, 1850
3478482 An afternoon boat ride, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an afternoon boat ride. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850
3478462 Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting wealthy members of society gathering for a soiree. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A wealthy man tipping, 1850
3478441 A wealthy man tipping, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy man tipping the attendant. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Domestic staff being dismissed, 1850
3478396 Domestic staff being dismissed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting domestic staff being dismissed by their employer, who has returned home unexpectedly)

A young mother changing her child, 1850
3478206 A young mother changing her child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother changing her child whilst he plays with the family cat)

The lady of the house returning home, 1950
3478048 The lady of the house returning home, 1950; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lady of the house returning home. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)
7337943 James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); 228.6x162.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting a child seeking protection from her angry father, runs to her mother, 19th century
5308906 Engraving depicting a child seeking protection from her angry father, runs to her mother, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a child seeking protection from her angry father)

Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket, 19th century
5308857 Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket. Dated 19th century 01/02/1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century
5308612 Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker, 19th century
5308586 Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker. Dated 19th century 01/02/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph
5308583 Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph)

Advertisement for Beetham's Glycerine and Cucumber Emollient Milk
5310035 Advertisement for Beetham's Glycerine and Cucumber Emollient Milk; (add.info.: Advertisement for Beetham's Glycerine and Cucumber Emollient Milk for preserving)

Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century
5310174 Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century)

Engraving depicting a wealthy woman visiting her physician, 19th century
5309484 Engraving depicting a wealthy woman visiting her physician, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy woman visiting her physician)

Engraving depicting a daughter sitting on her father's lap, 19th century
5309151 Engraving depicting a daughter sitting on her father's lap, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a daughter sitting on her father's lap)

Engraving depicting a maid dusting items, 19th century
5309083 Engraving depicting a maid dusting items, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid dusting items. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, 'The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas)
7339104 Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth of Bohemia, 'The Winter Queen'), 1596-1662, aged seven, 1603 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these captivating glimpses of wealth throughout history. From the lavish Silver Cross advertisement, showcasing elegance fit for royalty, to the resplendent Maharajah of Mysore during WW1, wealth has always been synonymous with luxury. Unearthed from the depths of time, we discover the Champagne Hoard hidden away in Paris' Champs-Elysees. A testament to indulgence and excess, this collection speaks volumes about the allure of extravagance. Intrigue awaits at The Paiva Mansion on Newport's shores in Rhode Island. Once a playground for America's elite in the 1880s yacht club scene, it exudes an air of sophistication that only true affluence can bring. Travel back centuries to a medieval dining room where lords and ladies reveled in their abundance. Gilded tapestries adorned walls as sumptuous feasts were served on silver platters – a sight reserved solely for those blessed with immense riches. Witness young William Strover Birkin at just 19 years old alongside Richard Pratchett Noble; their dapper attire reflecting their privileged upbringing. This portrait captures an era when social status was paramount and wealth defined one's place in society. Venture north to Ardconnel Terrace nestled amidst Oban's picturesque Argyllshire landscape. Here stands McCaig Tower – a symbol of prosperity overlooking breathtaking vistas – reminding us that even architecture can be touched by fortune's hand. A Rolls Royce glides through Essex streets, epitomizing timeless elegance intertwined with financial success. Its sleek lines and polished exterior mirror its owner's standing as they effortlessly navigate life’s highways. Embark on an exotic journey to Singapore where Raffles Hotel reigns supreme since 1887 - an exclusive retreat catering solely to discerning individuals seeking unparalleled luxury experiences, and is here that dreams are transformed into reality within its hallowed halls.