Wealthy Collection (page 8)

A nursemaid feeding her charges, 1850
3478200 A nursemaid feeding her charges, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid feeding her charges their breakfast. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850
3478049 Two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner)

A father and son, 1850
3478162 A father and son, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and son walking through the countryside. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A fashionable croquet party, 1850
3477971 A fashionable croquet party, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a fashionable croquet party. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hyde Park in the Season, 1870
1575655 Hyde Park in the Season, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts a group of wealthy women, men and children gathering in Hyde Park, London. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christmas Eve traditions, 1860 (engraving)
1579467 Christmas Eve traditions, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Christmas Eve traditions of different wealthy families. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

They settle in their new home (colour litho)
8629520 They settle in their new home (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: They settle in their new home. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn.

They spend long afternoons by the river (colour litho)
8629519 They spend long afternoons by the river (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: They spend long afternoons by the river)

Mayo College cricket eleven, 1906 (b/w photo)
8673279 Mayo College cricket eleven, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayo College cricket eleven, 1906)

Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho)
8672125 Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Room of Thakur Bahadur Suih of Dhingae Bikaner House (b/w photo)
8673275 Room of Thakur Bahadur Suih of Dhingae Bikaner House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Room of Thakur Bahadur Suih of Dhingae Bikaner House)

Lady Leflet (colour litho)
8635655 Lady Leflet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Leflet, benefactor of the Abbey of St John the Baptist, Colchester, 11th Century)

Banquet in the house of a patrician Roman (engraving)
8635723 Banquet in the house of a patrician Roman (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet in the house of a patrician Roman)

Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho)
8635564 Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht)

Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI (litho)
8677419 Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress late in the time of Louis XVI)

I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho)
8655827 I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I trust you won't think me abrupt)

Wealth over looks (chromolitho)
8656450 Wealth over looks (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wealth over looks. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667347 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel)
5859336 Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Caspar Netscher).

Portrait of a Man, c.1480-1500 (oil on wood)
XOS5876688 Portrait of a Man, c.1480-1500 (oil on wood) by Dutch School, (15th century); 52.5x38 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Northeastern France or the Burgundian Netherlands)

An engraving depicting a couple playing a game of croquet, 19th century
5310998 An engraving depicting a couple playing a game of croquet, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A grandfather with his granddaughter
5616051 A grandfather with his granddaughter; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grandfather with his granddaughter. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Village Christmas entertainment. 1882 (engraving)
5615950 Village Christmas entertainment. 1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a Hackney coach - a coach for hire, 19th century
5310706 An engraving depicting a Hackney coach - a coach for hire, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women playing badminton
5616558 Women playing badminton; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women playing badminton. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1867); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A nursemaid watching her charges
5616384 A nursemaid watching her charges; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a nursemaid watching her charges. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

How different families celebrate Christmas
5616498 How different families celebrate Christmas; (add.info.: Illustration showcasing how different families celebrate Christmas. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1865); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A young maid taking notes
5616490 A young maid taking notes; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young maid taking notes for her employer. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A royal wedding
5616328 A royal wedding; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a royal wedding. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616280 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

Opportunists pretending to be gardeners
5616099 Opportunists pretending to be gardeners; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting opportunists pretending to be gardeners in order to excite charity in more affluent classes. Dated 19th Century)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, depicting a poor factory worker talking with a wealthy industrialist, 1906
5617108 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, depicting a poor factory worker talking with a wealthy industrialist, 1906; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting a March fair, where servants could be hired by wealthy families, 1790 (engraving)
5616458 Illustration depicting a March fair, where servants could be hired by wealthy families, 1790 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616386 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

A man who has been drawing bills of credit in his father's firm without permission being confronted by his parent
5616183 A man who has been drawing bills of credit in his father's firm without permission being confronted by his parent; (add.info)

Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills, 19th century
5308983 Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills)

Cartoon depicting a child playing with a Noah's Ark set, 19th century
5308965 Cartoon depicting a child playing with a Noah's Ark set, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a child playing with a Noah's Ark set)

Engraving depicting the "Silver Palace" drawing room car
5308912 Engraving depicting the "Silver Palace" drawing room car; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the "Silver Palace" drawing room car)

Engraving depicting two young girls coaxing a pet cockatoo to speak, 19th century
5308648 Engraving depicting two young girls coaxing a pet cockatoo to speak, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two young girls coaxing a pet cockatoo to speak)

Engraving depicting a maid sweeping the floor with a broom, 19th century
5308657 Engraving depicting a maid sweeping the floor with a broom, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid sweeping the floor with a broom)

A woman sat in front of a roaring open fire
5307926 A woman sat in front of a roaring open fire.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a woman sat in front of a roaring open fire, by her feet lies her poodle. Dated 19th century)

An open fire with brass fender
5307924 An open fire with brass fender.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women sat in front of an open fire with a brass fender and fire basket. Dated 19th century)

Box made during the Konbaung period (gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies)
5304603 Box made during the Konbaung period (gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies); (add.info.: 1800 -1855, Konbaung period, Box made from gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies)

19th Century traditional Icelandic formal clothing
5304716 19th Century traditional Icelandic formal clothing.; (add.info.: Icelandic, 19th century, traditional, ladies, formal clothing. made of imported fabrics embroidered in gold or silver thread)

A game of club ball
5307249 A game of club ball.; (add.info.: Wood engraving depicting a game of club ball. It is believed that this rounders like game is the forerunner of cricket)

Engraving depicting an aunt looking at the trimming for her niece's hat, 19th century
5308900 Engraving depicting an aunt looking at the trimming for her niece's hat, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an aunt looking at the trimming for her niece's hat)

Engraving depicting an improved form of the see-saw in which seats always remained horizontal, 19th century
5308880 Engraving depicting an improved form of the see-saw in which seats always remained horizontal, 19th century; (add.info)

Illustration depicting a man sat on a wooden bench with a cast iron frame, 19th century
5308873 Illustration depicting a man sat on a wooden bench with a cast iron frame, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man sat on a wooden bench with a cast iron frame)

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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.