Rich Collection (page 14)

A Fantasy by Edwin Morrow
A young woman imagines a rich suitor in her hands, and thinks, " He loves me, he loves me not..." as coins and money notes fall to the ground instead of petals

John Pierpoint Morgan (1837 - 1913), American banker and financier, featured in The Tatler after his purchase of eight of the most important transatlantic shipping lines, including the White Star

Crumbs from the rich mans table, Guildhall, London by S. B

Irina and Felix Youssoupoff
Engagement photograph showing Princess Irina Alexandrovna, only daughter of Prince Alexander Mikhailovich, and Prince Felix Yusupov

Gold mining at Johannesburg
An aerial photograph of gold mines in Johannesburg. The photograph was taken by Captain Spelterini on one of his balloon ascents

Interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, Pompeii
Interior view of the house of Cornelius Rufus, one of the discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii. The interior shows a typically rich Roman domestic interior with a bust of himself inscribed with

Charles Burney / Bartolozz
CHARLES BURNEY Musician and writer

Richard Greens Clock
Draught of a curious CLOCK in the possession of Mr Rich. Green of Litchfield

The Civil War in America. Claiming exemption from the draugh
During the American Civil War, the rich could pay $300 or find a substitute willing to serve in the army in his place, the so-called rich mans law was used by many notable Americans

The Cobbler & Financier
THE COBBLER AND THE RICH MAN A rich financier gives a frugal cobbler a large sum of money; previously happy, the cobbler now finds he can t sleep for fear of thieves Date: circa 1870

Edwardian Upper Classes
The wealthy Edwardian upper classes enjoy strolling around the gardens of their country estate, while their servants are lined up outside the mansion in the background

Sunday closing
A poster criticising the introduction of Sunday closing for public houses, the one day when the working classes had leisure time

Rich B Sheridan (Rnlds)
RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN playwright and politician

Mississippi Scheme
Allegorical representation of the Mississippi scheme which, like the South Sea Bubble in England, is a scandalous plan whereby investors are enticed into a get-rich-quick fraud

Prospective Customers
Two girls - one rich, the other poor - admire a display of dolls outside a shop, offered at the bargain price of eleven pence and three farthings

Pin-Up in Cape 1950S
Pin-up with a beaming smile, poses in a pink lined black cape, black corselette & lace knickers, in a rich interior complete with a leopard skin rug with the head on!

St James Square 1748
Today the square is rich with trees : in Dr Johnsons day it looks rather bleak. The spire of St James, Piccadilly, rises in the distance : a posh carriage and sedan-chair pass

Ancient Gaul Family
Ancient Gauls - a peasant, a rich farmer and his wife - and their cart and homes : drawn from antique originals

Costume / Women / Paris 1889
A rich Parisian lady in a tight-waisted dress decorated with lace and bows

Costume / Women / China 19C
A rich Chinese lady in traditional dress, holding a decorated fan in her hand

Dutch Merchants Wife
A rich merchants wife from Holland, dressed for winter, with a large ermine muff to keep her hands warm

Henri Iv / Guerin-Boutron
French King, Henri IV, in ornate doublet and red velvet cloak trimmed with ermine

Musical Show / N Yorkers
The New Yorkers, based on a story by Peter Arno and E Ray Goetz; lyrics and music by Cole Porter

Obtaining Possession
Rich Merchant of Jugon, is captured by Charles of Blois, obtaining possession of Jugon

Englishwoman 1580
The Elizabethan lady had a big choice what to wear - this wide rich gown and undergown set are utterly different from the farthingale look chosen by the more style-conscious

Frenchwoman 1760
The ruff is back, but integrated with the plain but rich gown worn by this noblewoman during the reign of Louis XV Date: 1760

Fruit and Fancy Cakes
Dundee cake of the first quality is available for 2/8, whilst an exceptionally rich fruit cake " of handsome proportions" is yours for just 11/. Date: 1937

Robin & Allin
Robin helps Alan-a-Dale to stop the marriage of Alans sweetheart Alice de Beauforest to the evil rich old knight Isenbart de Belame

Sunbathing Consequences
When these ladies change from their bathing costumes into their evening dresses, the consequences of sunbathing can be seen

Jakob Fugger (Jakob Ii)
JAKOB FUGGER (JAKOB II) German financier and merchant of Augsburg, Germany; known as " The Rich". Expanded the firm founded by his father Jakob Fugger I

Thalberg / Carol Singers
Two poor children in the street sing outside the window of two rich childrens house who give them some money Date: Circa 1815

Happy Prince / Beggars
The rich making merry in their beautiful houses while the beggars were sitting at the gates

Fashionable Frenchwoman visits her couturier
A fashionable Frenchwoman visits her couturier

A depiction of Gluttony, with people feasting greedily at a table, while a poor old man begs for a few coins. Some have too much, others have too little

Indonesia Borneo
An Indonesia woman, a warrior (Dyak) and a rich young lady

Quarrel between a husband and wife
A violent quarrel between a husband and wife. He is about to hit her with a bottle, while she holds the paper knife as if ready to stab him

The Town Lady: A richly dressed, aristocratic-looking lady from the late 18th century sallies forth for a chat and a game of cards. Victorian depiction

Monsieur Luigi in his restaurant, with tables full of rich people behind him

Parable of Rich Man
THE RICH MAN Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee

Rich & Henry Iii / 1234
Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury threatens to excommunicate Henry III

Sir T Gresham / Robinson
SIR THOMAS GRESHAM English financier who built the Royal Exchange and founded Gresham College

Saint Agnes / Bourne
SAINT AGNES Roman saint who, having survived an ordeal in a brothel, was fatally stabbed at the age of 13

Rich Man in Car
Two workmen watch as a rich man drives past in his chauffeur-driven automobile, symbol of luxury at the time

L hospital / Michel De
MICHEL DE L HOSPITAL or L HOPITAL French jurist and politician

Philip Iii / Spain / Darton
Philip Iii, King of Spain

Hendrik Goltzius / Boulono
HENDRIK GOLTZIUS Dutch engraver, etcher and painter

Reinier Gemma / Frisius
REINIER GEMMA alias FRISIUS Dutch mathematician and medical

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