Afford Collection

Illegal Night Club 1934
During Prohibition, Cooks tourists in New York are given a glimpse of an illegal night club where only millionaires can afford to buy a drink. Date: 1934

Advertisement for Sunray Glass'. Health! Sturdy limbs and bronzed bodies come of the Ultra Violet Rays which windows of Sunray Glass admit to your home

Overseas students demonstrating over fees, London
Students from Hong Kong, studying at Queen Mary College, demonstrating outside their government's London office, December 1980

Cartoon, Close Formation, WW1
Cartoon, Close Formation, commenting on harsh German tactics on the battlefield during the First World War. Before the war, Kaiser Wilhelm defended his use of close formation of troops

The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving)
1596368 The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles of an Artists Wife)

Andy Afford Nottinghamshire CCC 12 April 1995 Date: 12 April 1995

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Now, sir, if you please to afford us your company
6008421 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " Now, sir, if you please to afford us your company, you shall be made very welcome " (engraving) by Dore

South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving)
1054536 South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal)

Mrs Golightlys Dance (chromolitho)
1046859 Mrs Golightlys Dance (chromolitho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Golightlys Dance)

Comic postcard, Couple having picnic on the beach Date: 20th century

The man who couldn t afford to go to the academy (litho)
1090716 The man who couldn t afford to go to the academy (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man who couldn t afford to go to the academy)

How I volunteered for the Zulu War (engraving)
1054101 How I volunteered for the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I volunteered for the Zulu War)

There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving)
3622944 There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Neen Sollars)

Maude (colour litho)
3642904 Maude (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maude. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Young London seeks the sunshine (b / w photo)
3651750 Young London seeks the sunshine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young London seeks the sunshine)

How the Easter Volunteer Review affected a Private Hotel (engraving)
1050440 How the Easter Volunteer Review affected a Private Hotel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whats left?, woman and children waiting for leftovers
A woman and a group of children wait for leftovers at a fishmonger and poulterers shop. A well-to-do mother and daughter are seen leaving the shop

DOMESTIC ELECTRICITY
Before mains electricity became available, those who could afford it installed their own electricity power plants, generally in the cellar, as here. Date: 1885

Advert for Sunkist oranges 1917
An advertisement for Sunkist oranges - 10 sizes of Sunkist means that every family can afford this lucious fruit. Date: 1917

CAPITALIST & INSURANCE CAPITALIST & INSURANCE
The Enterprising American Capitalist can afford to ignore safety measures - hes fully insured ! Date: 1883

A cabinet that could afford it. Illustration shows eight men and one woman sitting and standing around a table, each is identified with a Cabinet position: JP Morgan as Sec y Navy, Thomas W

City Rout 20 1776 Etching sheet 9 3 / 4 x 13 15 / 16
Artokoloro

Artist Gridded Sketch Senenmut New Kingdom Dynasty 18
Artist, Gridded Sketch, Senenmut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca, 14791458 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Radim, entrance, Tomb, TT 71, 193536, Limestone, ink, h, 22.5 cm, 8 7/8

Nikko Stone lantern - Japan - by Yomeimon Gate all the local lords and barons contributed stone and iron lanterns for its embellishment. One noble could not afford the price of a lantern

Irish Peasants attacking an Eviction Party, Ireland, 1887
Engraving showing several poor Irish farmers preparing to attack an eviction party with boulders, Ireland, 1887. Absentee landlords evicted tenant farmers who could not pay their rent during

Capitalist & Insurance
The Enterprising American Capitalist can afford to ignore safety measures - hes fully insured !

Sell US our Daily Bread
Sell us this day our daily bread - that is, if we can afford to buy it

Gambling Story 2 of 4
THROUGH STORM TO SUNLIGHT Our hero is invited by his friends to take part in a card game : needless to say, he loses more than he can afford (Second of four tableaux)

High Priests Sacrifice
Sacrificing to atone for sins - the High Priest can afford to slaughter a whole cow

Poor Mans Sacrifice
Sacrificing to atone for sins - the poor man can afford to slaughter only a single bird

Act of Parliament Clock
When Pitt taxed clocks, Act of Parliament clocks were made with large faces for the convenience of persons who couldn t afford one of their own

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"Afford: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to the Illegal Night Club of 1934, where jazz melodies filled the air and rebellion thrived under dimly lit speakeasy lights. Witness the allure of Sunray Glass through an enchanting vintage advertisement that promises elegance and style with every pair. In London, overseas students take to the streets, demonstrating their passion for education by protesting against exorbitant fees. Their united voices echo through the city's bustling avenues. Travel back to WW1 with a captivating cartoon depicting soldiers marching in close formation, showcasing their unwavering camaraderie amidst chaos and uncertainty. Delve into "The Troubles of an Artist's Wife, " as an engraving captures her struggles and sacrifices while supporting her creative partner's endeavors. Discover Andy Afford, a name that echoes ambition and determination. His legacy serves as a reminder that dreams can be achieved regardless of one's background or circumstances. Gustave Doré invites you on an unforgettable journey alongside Don Quixote. Join this timeless character as he graciously extends his invitation: "Now, sir if you please to afford us your company, you shall be made very welcome. " Marvel at South Africa's New Fortifications of Natal depicted in a detailed engraving. Witness how human ingenuity shapes landscapes for protection and progress. Immerse yourself in Mrs Golightly's Dance captured beautifully through vibrant chromolithography. Feel the rhythm pulsating from within this lively scene frozen in time. Chuckling at a comic postcard from the 20th century reveals a couple enjoying a beach picnic - reminding us that even simple pleasures are worth cherishing when shared with loved ones. "The man who couldn't afford to go to the academy" tells a poignant tale through lithography, emphasizing that financial limitations should never hinder one's pursuit of knowledge or artistic expression. Embark on thrilling adventures as an engraving illustrates "How I volunteered for the Zulu War.