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Desk Collection (page 5)

Background imageDesk Collection: Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk, Qing Dynasty

Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk, Qing Dynasty
Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk. The brush is made of rabbit hair and bamboo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Background imageDesk Collection: Mother teaching her child to write at a writing desk

Mother teaching her child to write at a writing desk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Augustin Legrands Amour et Tendresse (Love and Tenderness), Louis Janet, Paris, 1820

Background imageDesk Collection: Henry Vernon Esmond, British actor and playwright

Henry Vernon Esmond, British actor and playwright
Henry Vernon Esmond (1869-1922), British actor and playwright, at his desk. circa 1900

Background imageDesk Collection: Roland Pertwee

Roland Pertwee (15 May 1885 26 April 1963), English playwright, film and television screenwriter, director and actor. He was the father of Doctor Who actor Jon Pertwee and fellow playwright

Background imageDesk Collection: The Authoress

The Authoress. early 19th century

Background imageDesk Collection: Editor in the throws of composition

Editor in the throws of composition
Cartoon, Literary Study - an editor in the throws (throes) of composition. 1898

Background imageDesk Collection: Conference of Police Commissioners, Australia

Conference of Police Commissioners, Australia -- (left to right) Thomas O Callaghan (Victoria), Colonel L Madley (South Australia), W E Parry Okeden (Queensland), Captain Fred Hare (West Australia)

Background imageDesk Collection: Businessman dictating to secretary 1903

Businessman dictating to secretary 1903
Businessman dictating to secretary. Date: 1903

Background imageDesk Collection: Kitchener sitting his desk in the War Office

Kitchener sitting his desk in the War Office. 1914

Background imageDesk Collection: Haldane at his desk in the War Office R B Haldane at his desk in the War Office

Haldane at his desk in the War Office R B Haldane at his desk in the War Office
illustration of Haldane reading from a paper, sitting at his desk. Men in the background. Caption reads - R B Haldane at his desk in the War Office. Date: 1908

Background imageDesk Collection: Duchess of York at her writing desk at Sandringham

Duchess of York at her writing desk at Sandringham
Duchess of York (later Queen Mary) at her writing desk at Sandringham. Date: late 1890s

Background imageDesk Collection: Typing pool, Ministry of Pensions, Westminster House

Typing pool, Ministry of Pensions, Westminster House
Typing pool at the Ministry of Pensions, Westminster House, London

Background imageDesk Collection: Dr Gustav Stresemann, German Chancellor

Dr Gustav Stresemann, German Chancellor, Foreign Minister in the Weimar Republic (1923-1929), winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926. 1926

Background imageDesk Collection: Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish author

Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish author. 19th century

Background imageDesk Collection: BBC Broadcasting House, Studio 3D for Talks

BBC Broadcasting House, Studio 3D for Talks
BBC Broadcasting House, May 1935, Studio 3D for Talks. 1935

Background imageDesk Collection: Cat and kittens in a schoolroom on a Christmas postcard

Cat and kittens in a schoolroom on a Christmas postcard
Cat teacher and three kitten pupils in a schoolroom on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDesk Collection: Edward VII

Edward VII (1841 - 1910), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Photograph of Edward in his study at Marlborough House soon after his reign

Background imageDesk Collection: Sir Douglas Haig in private office on advanced GHQ train

Sir Douglas Haig in private office on advanced GHQ train
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig (1861 - 1928). Commander-in-chief of the British Forces in France and Flanders during the Great War pictured in his private office on the " Advanced G.H.Q."

Background imageDesk Collection: The Illustrious Women of France - The Bridesmaid

The Illustrious Women of France - The Bridesmaid
The Illustrious Women of France - the Bridesmaid. 1860

Background imageDesk Collection: Otto von Bismarck in his study

Otto von Bismarck in his study

Background imageDesk Collection: Andre Gide, French author

Andre Gide, French author
Andre Gide (1869-1951), French author. circa 1930s

Background imageDesk Collection: Cartoons, W H Smith as Secretary for War

Cartoons, W H Smith as Secretary for War - a Fancy German Portrait, and the Reality. William Henry Smith, newsagent, bookseller and Conservative MP

Background imageDesk Collection: Montague Williams, man of many professions

Montague Williams, man of many professions
Montague Williams (1835-1892), teacher, army officer, actor, playwright, barrister and magistrate. 1890

Background imageDesk Collection: Joseph Chamberlain in his Library, Princes Gardens, London

Joseph Chamberlain in his Library, Princes Gardens, London
Joseph Chamberlain in the Library of his Princes Gardens home in SW London. circa 1900

Background imageDesk Collection: Arthur Lasenby Liberty in his study

Arthur Lasenby Liberty in his study
Arthur Lasenby Liberty, founder of Liberty & Co, in his study

Background imageDesk Collection: Sir George Newnes - English Publisher - in his office

Sir George Newnes - English Publisher - in his office
Sir George Newnes (1851 - 1910), English Publisher and Liberal Member of Parliament - in his office. Date: 1892

Background imageDesk Collection: Emigrants going to Australia 1887

Emigrants going to Australia 1887
Men, women and children travelling to Australia for a new life. Showing them saying good bye to their love ones, maybe never to see again

Background imageDesk Collection: Cheltenham, Public School 1890s

Cheltenham, Public School 1890s
Cheltenham, public School in Gloucestershire, with boy seated on long wooden benches reading. Date: late 1890s

Background imageDesk Collection: STALIN AT HIS DESK

STALIN AT HIS DESK
JOSEF STALIN A typical propaganda shot of the eminent Russian statesman, Chairman of the Council of Peoples Commissars, seated at his desk. Date: 1879-1953

Background imageDesk Collection: Father Christmas reading Xmas letters

Father Christmas reading Xmas letters
Father Christmas reads his mail Date: circa 1870

Background imageDesk Collection: Biblical Figure at a Study Desk Date: 1634

Biblical Figure at a Study Desk Date: 1634

Background imageDesk Collection: Large Green Desk Date: 1880

Large Green Desk Date: 1880

Background imageDesk Collection: Using Dictation Machine Date: 1954

Using Dictation Machine Date: 1954

Background imageDesk Collection: Man Writes Check Date: 1948

Man Writes Check Date: 1948

Background imageDesk Collection: Photographers Office Date: 1948

Photographers Office Date: 1948

Background imageDesk Collection: Employee Does Paperwork Date: 1948

Employee Does Paperwork Date: 1948

Background imageDesk Collection: Alger Seeks Inspiration Date: 1950

Alger Seeks Inspiration Date: 1950

Background imageDesk Collection: Living Room Suite Date: 1950

Living Room Suite Date: 1950

Background imageDesk Collection: Welcome Tax Break Date: 1950

Welcome Tax Break Date: 1950

Background imageDesk Collection: Ivory Desk Clock Date: 1950

Ivory Desk Clock Date: 1950

Background imageDesk Collection: The Account Keeper Date: 1656

The Account Keeper Date: 1656

Background imageDesk Collection: Doctor and Patient Date: 1944

Doctor and Patient Date: 1944

Background imageDesk Collection: Nurse at desk

Nurse at desk
Nurse in checked uniform sitting doing paperwork at office desk Date: circa 1980

Background imageDesk Collection: Nurse seated at desk

Nurse seated at desk
Nurse Louise Tilley working at a desk on a hospital ward Date: circa 1985

Background imageDesk Collection: That School-Girl Complexion! by Topham 1926

That School-Girl Complexion! by Topham 1926
A picture of a girl with pen ink on her face and fingers. Date: 1926

Background imageDesk Collection: OFFICE WORK 1970S

OFFICE WORK 1970S
A young woman answers a telephone enquiry in an office environment. Date: 1977

Background imageDesk Collection: GIRL ON TELEPHONE

GIRL ON TELEPHONE
A little business woman: A little girls sits at a desk and takes a telephone call. Date: 1930s

Background imageDesk Collection: BOUDOIR / 1925

BOUDOIR / 1925
An elegant boudoir designed by Rublmann. Date: 1925



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