Accountancy Collection

The Merchant and his Wife;The tax collector and his wife, 1540. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Merchant and his Wife;The tax collector and his wife, 1540

Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen, 1637-1702. Creator: Gerrit Lundens
Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen, 1637-1702

John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799....attended by his Guardian Angell (British prime minister William Pitt: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer)

Grp. Bureau of Supplies & Accts, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Grp
Grp. Bureau of Supplies & Accts, between 1910 and 1920. Civilians and men in unifom

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899624 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4900000 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Receipt signed by Fats Waller, March 1, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Wright Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an African-American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer

Sing A Song O Sixpence (colour litho)
3630467 Sing A Song O Sixpence (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sing A Song O Sixpence)

Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b / w photo)
6015402 Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office
ALG365041 Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office) (tempera on panel) by Paolo di Giovanni Fei (fl.1372-1411); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Cartoon, Taking Stock (Gladstone and John Bull)
Cartoon, Taking Stock -- a comment on Gladstones careful work as Chancellor of the Exchequer, resulting in a healthy economy

Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b / w photo)
5998496 Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for the Writing Institution (engraving)
731955 Advertisement for the Writing Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Writing Institution for private adult tuition)

The Money Changers (engraving)
5220328 The Money Changers (engraving) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1465-1530) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Money Changers)

The Tax Collectors (engraving)
972462 The Tax Collectors (engraving) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tax Collectors. Illustration for Galerie de Peintres by M Chabert (Paris, 1834)

Making up Accounts (colour litho)
981648 Making up Accounts (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making up Accounts)

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) ladies. Caption suggests these are pay clerks. Picture taken 9th March 1942

King and Hutchings accountants office, Mr Gadsby seen here with his secretary. 1st October 1958

Clare Minchington, audit assistant with Birmingham accountants Price Waterhouse, is toasted on her success in winning first prize inthe Chart Foulks Lynch National Order of Merit, August 1989

Account Book (Le livre de comptes). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Account Book (Le livre de comptes)

Sales Room at the Foreign Trade Building in Yokohama, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Sales Room at the Foreign Trade Building in Yokohama, 1861

La Comptabilite, 1903. Creator: Unknown
La Comptabilite, 1903. Accounting. Study of a woman doing her accounts. After a lithograph by Henri Patrice Dillon. From " La Revue De L Art Ancien et Moderne" - Volume XIV

Motto - for Office use - Keep your books well balanced. An accountant does his best to do just this in front of his Junior staff, unaware that the boss is arriving...! Date: 1907

Administration office at Huntsman House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Huntsman House was the headquarters of Tetleys brewers

Making Up Accounts, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Making Up Accounts, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Die Offenbarung Johannis, 1511, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Die Offenbarung Johannis, 1511, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Facsimile from the book of accounts of the Coopers Company, 1576, (1893). Hazlitt, Livery Companies of London. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Artist: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Egyptian monthly accounts from the archive of a temple, similar to a modern spreadsheet in analysis. From the Louvres collection

The Senator, 19th century

Settlement Of Accounts By The Brotherhood Of Charite-Dieu And Notre-Dame Of The Recovery Of Rouen In 1466. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In Livre Des Comptes Of The Society

Business Notes Illustrated - Balancing his Books
Business Notes Illustrated - " Balancing his books!". Date: 1904

Chief accountant and treasurer, Tawantin Suyu Khipuq Kuraka, keeper of the khipu
XJF441926 Chief accountant and treasurer, Tawantin Suyu Khipuq Kuraka, keeper of the khipu (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office)
XAL365042 Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office) (tempera on panel) by Paolo di Giovanni Fei (fl.1372-1411); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Two businessmen checking trading books, (B&W)

Graph paper, abstract artwork
Graph paper, abstract computer artwork of graph paper flying through the air

Abacus and calculator

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"Unraveling the Threads of Accountancy: From Vineyards to Wall Street" In the intricate tapestry of history, it has played a vital role in shaping economies and societies. Just like "The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, " which dates back to around 1500, accountants have been diligently keeping track of transactions and ensuring fairness. From Fats Waller's signed receipt in 1937 to the colorful lithograph "Sing A Song O Sixpence, " financial records have always been at the heart of every transaction. These artifacts serve as reminders that accounting is not just about numbers but also about preserving our cultural heritage and has been instrumental in driving social change. The black-and-white photograph capturing "Pioneers in the growth of employment for women in Britain" showcases how accounting opened doors for women, empowering them with financial independence and professional opportunities. Whether it be through managing finances or analyzing data, accountants have held positions such as Chief Financial Officers and Scribes throughout history. The image depicting them at their desks within Biccherna's revenue office reminds us that these professionals are guardians of economic stability. Even political cartoons like "Taking Stock (Gladstone and John Bull)" highlight how public perception shapes accounting practices. Such depictions emphasize accountability and transparency as essential pillars for trust between governments, businesses, and citizens. Port Sunlight's General Offices stand tall as a testament to efficient administration supported by meticulous bookkeeping. This monochrome photograph symbolizes how organizations rely on accurate accounts to make informed decisions while fostering prosperity. Throughout centuries, institutions promoting education like the Writing Institution advertised their courses on accounting engraving an understanding that knowledge is power when it comes to managing finances effectively. "The Money Changers" and "The Tax Collectors" engravings remind us that accountants play a crucial role even during times when financial systems face challenges or undergo transformations. Their expertise ensures the smooth flow of commerce and fair distribution of resources.