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Prince Aly Khan by MelCaricature of Prince Aly or Ali Khan (1911 - 1960), son of Aga Khan III, socialite, playboy, racehorse owner, third husband of Rita Hayworth and swain of Margaret Whigham and Thelma
Russian Aristocracy Enjoying a LuncheonTen Wealthy Russians enjoying a spot of luncheon in 1913. Date: 1913
Sir Walpole L. Greenwell, Vanity Fair, SpySIR WALPOLE LLOYD GREENWELL, 1st Baronet Greenwell (1847 - 1919). Successful and, inevitably wealthy stockbroker in the City of London
Dr Lettsoms HomeSouth London : the home of Dr Lettsom, a famous - and consequently wealthy - doctor in the 18th century. Date: circa 1805
Sir Ernest J. Cassel, Vanity Fair, SpySIR ERNEST JOSEPH CASSEL (1852-1921) German born British/Jewish merchant banker and capitalist with business ventures covering the globe
Italy Rome PiramideCaius Cestius, a wealthy magistrate, built this tomb for himself in the Aurelian Wall near Porta San Paolo. It is 36 metres high and took 330 days to build. He died 12 BCE. Date: circa 1840
Bourges Coeur MaisonFacade of the maison de Jacques Coeur, a wealthy but controversial merchant. Date: 1855
First Marquess GrosvenorROBERT GROSVENOR, first marquess of WESTMINSTER wealthy landowner noted for his horse-breeding activities when earl Grosvenor Date: 1767 - 1845
William Walworth - 1SIR WILLIAM WALWORTH wealthy fishmonger, lord mayor of London, slayer of political radical Wat Tyler, for which noble deed he was knighted. Date: ? - 1385
William Walworth - 2SIR WILLIAM WALWORTH wealthy fishmonger, lord mayor of London, slayer of political radical Wat Tyler, for which noble deed he was knighted. Date: ? - 1385
Rugby School, Warwickshire, England, was founded by a bequest from Lawrence Sheriff, wealthy grocer to Elizabeth I. The famous Victorian parts are by William Butterfield (1875). Date: founded 1567
Robert Earl NugentROBERT EARL NUGENT statesman and writer with a proclivity to marrying wealthy widows. Date: 1702 - 1788
Robert Earl Nugent - 2ROBERT EARL NUGENT statesman and writer with a tendency to wed wealthy widows. Date: 1702 - 1788
A portrait of an Indian Prince Date: circa 1907
A wealthy Chinese lady writing in the traditional style with brush and ink. Date: circa 1910
Sturdy wealthy Russian Country Woman Date: circa 1901
Russian House Guard - likely the security for a wealthy Moscow or St Petersburg family. Date: circa 1907
Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presenceA Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presence, wearing her top hat at a jaunty angle a he heads off to the Casino after a significant dinner !! Date: 1893
In the Strand, London - A Gentleman, after a good lunch at Simpsons. Date: circa 1890s
Wealthy Businessman andhs Mistress take a ride in a cabA wealthy business man with his mistress or his Saturday till Monday girl. Setting off for another " weekend" !! Date: circa 1890s
To mary for love or for money?A pretty young girl is undecided whether to marry for love or for money... (see 10803887) Date: 1895
Millionairess quizzes Lord on his wealth (and evident lack thereof, despite appearances!) American Millionairess - " And have you really got a Coronet
A Millionaire, drawing the attention of a pretty girl. I wonder if money is indeed her best friend...! Date: 1895
Europe. Society, 17th century. Bourgeois man. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
Earl Bridgewaters DogsThe dogs of the immensely wealthy rev. Francis Henry Egerton, 8th earl of Bridgewater, lived with him in Paris though, like him, not speaking French, but dined at table with him. Date: circa 1800
Crowded Italian home, 46 Crary St. Providence, RI Nov 26, 1(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Crowded Italian home, 46 Crary St. Providence, RI Nov 26, 1912. Property owned by wealthy family. Location: Providence, Rhode Island. Date 1912 November
Trousseau of the Duchess of RoxburgheA huge stack of trunks, portmanteaux, dress baskets and suitcases representing the substantial trousseau of Miss Mary Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr
Happy businessman looking at stock exchange receiptStocks Up. Happy businessman looking at stock exchange receipt. Date: 1849
The wife of Fehim Pascha, a Turkish gentleman of note Date: circa 1908
Luxurious CarThis car, fitted with silver brocade blinds and countless innovations and luxuries, is a wedding gift for the only grand-daughter of wealthy Indian Bai Rahematbai. Date: 13 March 1930
Music at home - As the old sing, so the young pipeA wealthy family group make music together-an old lady in spectacles sings from her large woven chair, a woman holds a child playing a flute
Sumptuary ReformSumptuary reform - by the Tsars orders, wealthy merchants are stripped of their finery Date: circa 1690
Reception of the corps diplomatique at St JamesA reception of the corps diplomatique at the royal court of St James Palace. Ambassadors and ministers mingle and chat in their official costumes
The aristocracy in NassauA montage of photographs depicting royals and aristocrats living or holidaying on the Bahamas
Island in the Sun: BarbadosBarbados- the most English in character of the sunny Caribbean islands appropriately attracts a large contingent of visitors from England seeking palm-shaded relaxation. Among them are The Hon
The season in Nassau, The BahamasAristocrats holidaying in Nassau, including the Marquess and Marchioness of Normandy with their children
At the Sporting Club, Monte CarloA gala at the sporting club at Monte Carlo during the Christmas season
Affluent Ottoman FamilyA wonderful photograph of the children of an affluent Ottoman Family. The decorated eldest son sits on the right. The photograph was taken by Nikolaos Andriomenos (d.1929)
Istanbul -So near, but yet so far - satirical comment on class distinctions in early 20th century Turkey between wealthy Turk and a poor penniless Armenian beggar
Motonautique de la Cote d AzurPoster advertising a powerboat race off the Cote d Azur taking place from 22nd to 31st August 1935
Poster advertising The Million Dollar Girl, a theatre production by Con Conrad and Alfred Zeitlin
A party in FranceA smartly-dressed gentleman looks surprised and rather terrified at something that is out of view; a number of guests stare at him disapprovingly, unimpressed that he is making a scene
Flower show 1880A flower show at the Royal Botanic Societys Garden, Regents Park
A lady at the operaA well-dressed, smiling young lady, wearing a hat with feathery plumes, looks out of her opera box, a glove in one hand, mask in the other
A Fantasy by Edwin MorrowA 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
George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923)Photographic portrait of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923), c.1922. Lord Carnarvon was the wealthy, English amateur egyptologist who financed Howard Carters excavations in the Valley
Sunday at the Foundling HospitalThis is a scene on sunday at the Foundling Hospital where orphans are sitting down to a meal on long tables and being served by young women in aprons and caps