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S. F. EdgeSelwyn Francis Edge (1868 - 1940), Australian businessman, racing driver, and record-breaker. He is principally associated with selling and racing De Dion-Bouton, Gladiator; Clem鮴 -Panhard
Cartoon, The Macmillion (Andrew Carnegie)Cartoon, The Macmillion -- Andrew Carnegie (1835 - 1919), Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist
Sir Francis Crossley, businessman, philanthropist and MPSir Francis Crossley (1817-1872), 1st Baronet of Halifax, British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. Date: 1860s
British Empire Exhibition - Sir Robert & Lady Ho-TungSir Robert and Lady Ho-Tung, who had travelled to Britain in 1924 for the British Empire Exhibition. Sir Robert was a prominent merchant in Hong Kong and associated with the firm of Jardine
Sir Richard Tangye, Birmingham engineering firmSir Richard Tangye, Head of the famous Birmingham engineering firm. late 19th century
USA - Charles Wyman Morse Pleasureboat - The C W Morse pleasureboat. Charles Wyman Morse (October 21, 1856 January 12, 1933)
Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. ExpoIncandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times
Richard K. Causton MP, Vanity Fair, SpyRICHARD KNIGHT CAUSTON, 1st Baron Southwark (1843-1929) British businessman and Liberal politician. MP for Colchester and later for Southwark West, a seat he held for 26 years
Phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)Phonograph. Created in 1877 by Thomas Alva Edison (Milan, Ohio, 1847-West Orange, 1931). Colored engraving
Caricature of P T Barnum and Jumbo the elephantCaricature of Phineas Taylor (PT) Barnum (1810-1891), American showman and businessman, and Jumbo the African elephant which he bought for his circus from London Zoo in 1882
Thomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of drinks companyThomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of the Idris soft drinks company. late 19th century
Alican Land, Roland RatA WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Roland Rat speaking with the businessman Sam Squirrel. Date: circa 1940s
Fifty Shilling Tailors Advert IllustrationAn advertisement illustration promoting men's wear, for Fifty Shilling Tailors, the image portrays a businessman wearing a smart coat, reading a newspaper. Date: circa 1939
Westbury House, Long IslandA photograph showing the exterior of Westbury House (Old Westbury Gardens), a Carolean revival mansion which was heavily designed by George Abraham Crawley
Armand Behic, French lawyer and politicianLouis Henri Armand Behic (1809-1891), French lawyer, businessman and politician Date: circa 1850s
Daily Mirror, J. Bruce Ismay at Titanic Inquiry, New YorkRMS Titanic - J. Bruce Ismay before the inquiry Commission in New York, copy of The Daily Mirror dated 29 April 1912. Date: 1912
Alexander Carlisle, Managing Director, Harland & WolffPortrait photograph in sepia of the Olympic class designer Alexander Montgomery Carlisle, Managing Director of Harland & Wolff, signed bottom right ever your old father'. Date: early 20th century
Joseph Chamberlain in StudyJoseph Chamberlain, (8 July 1836 ?? 2 July 1914), businessman, reformer, radical politician. Shown seated at his desk, wearing monocle, with inkwells, photograph frame, paperweight and documents
Crow Nest, Lightcliffe, residence of Sir Titus SaltCrow Nest, Lightcliffe, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, residence of Sir Titus Salt, businessman Date: 1877
Thomas J Barratt, English businessman, Father of Modern Advertising, Chairman of Pears Soap. Date: 19th century
Marcus Sieff, Chairman of Marks & SpencerMarcus Joseph Sieff, Baron Sieff of Brimpton (1913-2001), Jewish British businessman, Chairman of Marks & Spencer from 1972 to 1982. Date: circa 1970s
Denis Thatcher, British businessman and PM's husbandMajor Sir Denis Thatcher, 1st Baronet (1915-2003), British businessman, best known as the husband of Margaret Thatcher, nee Roberts, British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Date: circa 1980s
Ian McGregor, head of the NCB during the Miners StrikeIan McGregor (Sir Ian Kinloch MacGregor, 1912-1998), Scottish-American metallurgist and industrialist, controversial head of British Steel
Cecil Rhodes (1853 - 1902), British mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896. Date: 1898
JOHN HANCOCK (1737 - 1793), American businessman and statesman, first signer of the Declaration of Independence
Comic postcard, Gloomy businessman - Ups and Downs Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Looking for a sleeping partner Date: 20th century
Cadwallader WashburnCadwallader Colden Washburn (1818-1882). An American businessman, politician and soldier who founded a mill that later became General Mills
Artist: "And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on itArtist: " And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on it?" Business Manager & Philistone: " No, legible please." A commercial artist visits the office of a client
Mr John Crosbie Aitken Henderson - vendor to Germany of a Welsh Coal Field
Sir Isidore Salmon (1876-1941), co-founder of Salmon and Gluckstein Tobacconists which evolved into the J. Lyons catering empire. Salmon was manager and director of the J
Paris by Morning - British Railways advertisement 1951Paris by Morning - Travel London to Paris by British Railways - Night Ferry - Golden Arrow. Date: 1951
I always go the Permanent Way to Paris - Business Travel with British Railways - advertisement. 1949
Managing Director of Welbeck Minicabs accepts new fleet carsMr Sidney Goldberg, the Managing Director of Welbeck Minicabs of London, accepts the first of his new fleet of 300 Ford Cortinas. 1963
Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen (1844-1909) was a businessman and Conservative politician. From 1887 to 1900 he was president of the Jewish Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Poor
St. John Harmsworth by Sir William OrpenWilliam Albert St John Harmsworth (1876 1933) English businessman who bought and established the fledgling Perrier brand of sparkling mineral water in France
Businessman dictating to secretary 1903Businessman dictating to secretary. Date: 1903
Thomas EdisonThomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor and businessman, who has been described as Americas greatest inventor
Samuel Courtauld (7 May 1876 1 December 1947), English industrialist who is best remembered as an art collector. He founded the Courtauld Institute of Art in London in 1932
Oscar Hammerstein I, businessman and composerOscar Hammerstein I (1846-1919), businessman, theatre impresario and composer. 1911
Ian Lawson Johnston, 2nd Baron Luke (1905-1996), British peer, businessman and philanthropist, Chairman of Bovril Ltd and other companies. Date: 1946
S F Edge, racing driver and cyclistSelwyn Francis Edge (1868-1940), Australian-born British businessman, racing driver, cyclist and record-breaker. early 20th century
Gordon Selfridge by William OrpenHarry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Organized Selfridge & Co (1909) and developed it into one of the largest department stores in Europe. 1928
William Whiteley, department store founderWilliam Whiteley, founder of the department store in Westbourne Grove, West London. late 19th century
William Pelham Bullivant, ropemakerWilliam Pelham Bullivant, Bullivant & Co, ropemaker and manufacturer of wire ropes. late 19th century
William Munton Bullivant, ropemakerWilliam Munton Bullivant, Bullivant & Co, ropemaker and manufacturer of wire ropes. late 19th century
William Hesketh Lever, founder of Lever Brothers, Port Sunlight (now part of Unilever). late 19th century
Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of White Star LineThomas Henry Ismay, founder of the White Star Line. circa 1890s
T HW Idris, founder of soft drinks companyT H W Idris, founder of the soft drinks company, seen here in court dress. late 19th century
Sir William Arrol, builder of Tay, Forth, and Tower BridgesSir William Arrol, MP, builder of Tay, Forth, and Tower Bridges. late 19th century
Sir Walter Gilbey, of W&A Gilbey Ltd, wine and spirit merchants. late 19th century
Sir Thomas Sutherland, P&O ChairmanSir Thomas Sutherland, Chairman of P&O, Peninsular & Orient Steamship Company. late 19th century
Sir Sydney Waterlow, statue in Waterlow Park, LondonSir Sydney Waterlow, founder of the printing company, statue erected in Waterlow Park, London. late 19th century
Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of printing companySir Sydney Waterlow, founder of the printing company. late 19th century
Sir Philip Manfield, Great Northern Boot CompanySir Philip Manfield, founder of the Great Northern Boot Company. late 19th century
Sir John Leng, editor of the Dundee Advertiser, and MP. late 19th century
Sir Hiram Maxim, inventor of the automatic gun. late 19th century
Sir Henry Doulton, Potter. late 19th century
Sir Henry Allsopp, Lord Hindlip, Allsopps BrewerySir Henry Allsopp, Lord Hindlip, of Allsopps Brewery. late 19th century
Sir Charles Tennant, head of St Rollox Chemical Works
Sir Charles Mark Palmer, mining industry, Jarrow
Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, maker of Guinness Brewery
Silhouette, Joseph Fry, head of Frys Cocoa, BristolSilhouette, Joseph Fry, founder and head of Frys Cocoa and Confectionery, Bristol
Michael Thomas Bass, Lord Burton, brewer, son of Michael Bass, founder of the firm. circa 1900
Michael Bass, founder of the brewing firm
Samuel Cunliffe Lister, 1st Baron Masham, inventorSamuel Cunliffe Lister, 1st Baron Masham (1815-1906), English inventor and industrialist. circa 1890s
Lord Armstrong, armaments manufacturerWilliam George Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong (1810-1900), armaments manufacturer, scientist, inventor and philanthropist. circa 1890s
Lawson Johnston, founder of Bovril
Joseph Storrs Fry, head of Fry s, BristolJoseph Storrs Fry, head of Frys Cocoa and Confectionery, Bristol
John Rylands, head of cotton firm J Rylands & SonsJohn Rylands, head of the cotton firm J Rylands & Sons
John Pearce, founder of Pearce and Plenty, and the British Tea Table Company
John Pearce at his coffee stall, City Road, LondonJohn Pearce at his coffee stall in City Rd, London -- on the proceeds he founded the British Tea Table Company
John Davidson Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil
John Brinsmead, founder of piano manufacturersJohn Brinsmead, founder of the piano manufacturers
J M Cook of Thomas Cook travel companyJ M.Cook of the Thomas Cook travel company
J. B Robinson, South African millionaireJ B Robinson, South African gold and diamond millionaire
J Pierpont Morgan, American financier
Charles Tyson Yerkes, Metropolitan District RailwayCharles Tyson Yerkes, owner of the Metropolitan District Railway. circa 1900s
Charles M Schwab, Great American Steel TrustCharles M Schwab, Manager of the Great American Steel Trust
Arthur Edward Guinness, Lord Ardilaun of Guinness BreweryArthur Edward Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun, 2nd Baronet (1840-1915), British businessman, politician and philanthropist
Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph ChamberlainA Couple of Js. Serjeant-at-Arms Sir John Voce Moore (18261904), English businessman and Lord Mayor of London (1898) leading Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) into the House of Commons. Date: 1900
Cecil Rhodes (1853 - 1902), British mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896. Date: late 1890s
Full length portrait of a mature man posing in a suit, holding a newspaper. Date: late 1960s
American men wear: cravat, fly-fronted overcoat, wing collar, spats, bowler hat, trilby & a S-B two-piece suit. Holding the lapels won t help the suit to last! Date: 1916
