Economy Collection

An Ideal Home No. III. Space Economy At A Wedding Reception
The third of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home

The Iron Foundry, Burmeister & Wain, 1885, by Peder Severin
Peder Severin Kroyer (1851-1909). Danish painter. The Iron Foundry, Burmeister & Wain, 1885. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

Arabian-Byzantine coin. Coin. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Turn out more Scrap Metal - Turn out More Tanks poster
World War II poster encouraging civilians on the home front to donate more scrap metal which can be turned into tanks to help the war effort

John Law (1671 1729). Scottish economist. Dutch satirical
John Law (16711729). Scottish economist. He was appointed Controller General of Finances of France under King Louis XV. In 1716 Law established the Banque Ge?ne?rale in France, a private bank

Barter. Miniature. 15th century of the poem Le Roman de la Rose (13th century). Chateau de Chantilly. France

Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi
Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Frontispiece of codex Marticola dei Mercanti, 1470. Museo Civico. Bologna. Italy

Tacuinum Sanitatis. Late XIV century. Women making a crown w
Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on observations of medical order detailing the most important aspects of food, beverages and clothing

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Patriotic poster, Buy British, keep the home fires burning
Patriotic poster, Buy British campaign -- Buy British and keep the home fires burning

The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp
United States. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. The Spanish and American Illustration (1876)

Workshop handmade candles. 18th century. Engraving in Encyclopedie by Diderot et d Alembert. Engraving

Industrial Revolution. England. Mining. Nineteenth-century engraving

100 and 50 drachmas bills, Greece. Coin

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First
Britain Always First - poster celebrating Britihs achievements in breaking speed records on land, water, air and rail

Poster advertising National Savings (the best British recipe for prosperity), with six recipes from one of the first television chefs, Philip Harben (1906-1970). circa 1940s

Part of a Roman stone olive press known as trapetum
Part of a Roman stone olive press known as Trapetum (olive press). The device consisted of a large stone bowl (mortarium) into which the olives were poured and then crushed unter two concave stonees

Signacula. Terracotta stamp, and modern impression
Terracotta stamp, and modern impression, with the name Claudius Valerius. Such stamps (signacula) were largely used as trademarks or advertisements. Roman Imperial period. Gozo Museum of Archaeology

Roman Terra sigillata bowl bearing seal of the potter Herm
Roman period. Terra sigillata bowl bearing the seal of the potter Herm. Dated between 3rd century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Tal-Hamrija, Xewkija, Gozo island, Malta. Gozo Museum of Archaeology

Coin with depiction of a quadriga driven by a charioteer. Dated ca. 425-400 BC. Agrigentum. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugalon, Portugal

Island of Cuba. Juragua mines dock - Bay of Santiago de Cuba
Island of Cuba. Juragua mines dock in the Bay of Santiago de Cuba. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Madrid, Spain. The Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (created in 1893). Minting of silver. Foundry workshop. Photoengraving by Laporta. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Fishermen from Cayo Smith
Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba (Spanish colonial times). Fishermen from Cayo Smith, near the capital. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

United States, Washington D.C. State Department - Arnaut
United States, Washington D.C. State Department. Engraving by Arnaut. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Saint Petersburg. View of the old Stock Exchange building
Russia, Saint Petersburg. View of the old Stock Exchange building and glimpse of Peter and Paul Fortress from the Neva River. Engraving by Lemaitre and Ales

Russia. Fishermen of the Volga river. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Chaillot. History of Russia by Jean Marie Chopin (1796-1870). Panorama Universal, Spanish edition, 1839

Russian merchant makes calcultaions by means of an abacus (schoty). It was used in all shops and markets of Russia. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Chaillot

Circular mill. Roman Villa O Canton Grande. La Coruna
Circular mill. Granite. From the Roman Villa of O Canton Grande. La Coruna, Galicia, Spain. Archaeological and History Museum (San Anton Castle). A Coruna, Galicia, Spain

Roman coins (83-348 AD). Tower of Hercules
Roman coins (83-348 AD). From the Tower of Hercules, La Coruna, Galicia, Spain. Archaeological and History Museum (San Anton Castle). A Coruna, Galicia, Spain

Catalonia, Les Garrigues, Lleida province, La Floresta
Spain, Catalonia, Les Garrigues, Lleida province, La Floresta. Ice well dating from the 14th-16th centuries

Catalonia, Les Garrigues, Lleida province, La Floresta
Spain, Catalonia, Les Garrigues, Lleida province, La Floresta. Ice well dating from the 14th-16th centuries

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Quarry of Esparo, in exploitation for the port works. Drawing by Nao. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, December 15, 1882

Spain, Basque Country, Biscay. Somorrostro mines
Spain, Basque Country, Biscay. Mining industry. Somorrostro mines. Inclined plane number 1 of Mount Cadegal. Drawing by Nao. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Spain. Biscayan mining industry. Somorrostro
Spain, Basque Country. Biscayan mining industry. Somorrostro: perspective of the ore deposits of La Orconera and the new town of La Orconera. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Merchant marine. The Stirling Castle. English steam clipper, specifically built for importing tea. Drawing by Cortellini Sanchez. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Egypt, Suez. Loading and discharging docks. Drawing by Cortellini Sanchez. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Assembly section in the workshops of La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima. Drawing by A. Rigalt. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz. Detail

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Assembly section in the workshops of La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima. Drawing by A. Rigalt. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Assembly section in the workshops of La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima. Drawing by A. Rigalt. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz. Detail

Intervention of the British army in Egypt
Events in Egypt (intervention of the British army in the country). Suez Canal. Drawing by E. Alvarez Dumont. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Madrid, typographic establishment - Sucesores de Rivadeneyra
Spain, Madrid. New typographic establishment of the Sucesores de Rivadeneyra, in the Paseo de San Vicente. Glazers and Minerva printing press. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Madrid, typographic establishment - Sucesores de Rivadeneyra
Spain, Madrid. New typographic establishment of the Sucesores de Rivadeneyra, in the Paseo de San Vicente. Departments for the use of electroplating and stereotyping methods. Engraving

Madrid, typographic establishment - Sucesores de Rivadeneyra
Spain, Madrid. New typographic establishment of the Sucesores de Rivadeneyra, in the Paseo de San Vicente. Departments for the use of electroplating and stereotyping methods. Engraving

Typographic establishment of the Sucesores de Rivadeneyra
Spain, Madrid. New typographic establishment of the Sucesores de Rivadeneyra, in the Paseo de San Vicente. Type cases room. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Spain, Madrid. New facade of La Deliciosa soft drink factory, moved to Santa Engracia street nr 7. They brewed beer, soda, siphon, and seltzer water, very common at that time. Engraving

Hispaniola (La Espanola). Santo Domingo. La Enramada dock and customs. Engraving. La Illustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Barcelona. Sert Hermanos y Sola  textile factory
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Sert Hermanos y SolA  textile factory. Yarn workshop interior. Illustration by Antonio Rigalt. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Jose Maria Urquinaona (1814-1883). Spanish clergyman, bishop of the Canary Islands (1868-1878) and Barcelona (1878-1883). Senator for the Archbishopric of Tarragona in 1881-1882 and 1882-1883

Madrid - Extraordinary General Meeting of industrial guilds
Spain, Madrid. Extraordinary General Meeting of the industrial guilds, held in the Salon Capellanes on 13 February 1882. Illustration by J. Comba. Engraving by Capuz

Spain, Madrid. A session of traders and industrialists, in the main hall of the Circulo de la Union Mercantil. Illustration by J. Comba. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Political poster, Free Trade versus Fair Trade -- a commentary on Joseph Chamberlain (seen here as the New Gardener) and the Tariff Reform League. circa 1906

Louis XVI does his Best
Allegorical depiction of Louis XVI doing his best for his country, conferring with Justice, Economy, Truth and Religion : alas, they cannot save him from the guillotine. Date: 4 May 1789

Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds (International Free Trade)
Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds -- a satirical comment on competitive trade from overseas, adversely affecting the economy at home. Date: 1884

Spinning-frame. Designed in 1767 by Richard Arkwright (1732-1792). Semi-mechanical machine for spinning cotton driven by water power. 18th century. Colored engraving

This is Inflation, WW2 American War Bonds postal cover
This is Inflation, Take a Good Look, WW2 American Buy War Bonds postal cover envelope Date: 1944

The Shop of Geniani, 1772, by Luis Paret y Alcazar
Luis Paret y Alcazar (1746-1799). Spanish painter. The Shop of Geniani, 1772. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Advert, Palmer Flexicord Tyres Date: 20th century

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Harvesting - Encouraging the people to keep the agricultural economy moving forward, to feed the people and the army. Date: 2nd half of 20th century

Group of indigenous Cabindas and Loangos
History of Africa. 19th century. Group of indigenous Cabindas and Loangos, workers of the French factory of Landana. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. The Congo. Leopoldville station
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Leopoldville station. Panoramic view of the trading post and port from Ngaliema Bay in 1884. It was the first main Colonial Post near Stanley Pool

The Congo, Leopoldville. Indigenous women in the city market
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Leopoldville. Indigenous women in the city market. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Gulf of Guinea. Coffee plantation on the island of Sao Tome
History of Africa. 19th century. Gulf of Guinea. Coffee plantation on the island of Saint Thome. Alvaro Caminha founded the colony of Sao Tome in 1493. Engraving

Africa. Loanda. St. Paul of Loanda. Market Square
History of Africa. 19th century. Loanda. Saint Paul of Loanda. View of the Market Square. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Congo. Courtyard of a factory in Banana
History of Africa. 19th century. Courtyard of a factory in Banana. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Congo River and the English factory of Boma
History of Africa. 19th century. View of the Congo River and the English factory of Boma. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating factory on the shrimp river

Africa. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca)
History of Africa. 19th century. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Turkey. Constantinople. The Sehzade Mosque
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Exterior view of the Sehzade Mosque, 16th century. Ottoman era mosque located in the Fatih district

Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas
Ottoman Empire period. Caravanserai in Burgas (today territory of Bulgaria). Couryard of the Caravanserai, resting place for travelers. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Ottoman domination. Acre. Bazaar at Saint Jean d'Acre
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Bazaar at Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit

Turkey. Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Turkey. Constantinople. The Sehzade Mosque. Engraving
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Exterior view of the Sehzade Mosque, 16th century. Ottoman era mosque located in the Fatih district

Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, ca. 1900, by Gierymski
Aleksander Gierymski (1850-1901). Polish painter. Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, ca.1900. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

Cartoon advertisements for Bovril, captioned, Studies in Economy'. Showing man and woman looking first at fur coat, then new pullover, with man wearing billboard advertising

Wall Street Given Advice from Bishop Ingram 1907
Bishop Ingram of London preaching to Wall Street business men, before panic in New York came. Date: October 1907

Gravestone of Sosas and Nostimos. Greece
Gravestone of the farmers Sosas and Nostimos the Miletian. 2nd century AD. Archaeological Museum of Marathon. Greece

Panic Scene in New York 1907
Crowds in Wall Street, New York, during the recent run on the banks

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 50 cents note issued by the towns of Albaida and Pau de Sert (Santa Pau). Coin

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 500 pesetas bill of legal currency at the beginnig of the war on 18th July 1936. Coin

Second Spanish Republic. Reverse of a 50 cents banknote (1937). Coin

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). 5 cents note issued by the Union de Cooperadores of Barcelona (September 1936), of interior currency. Coin. SPAIN. Madrid. National Mint Museum

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