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"Unsung Heroes: The Vital Role of the Assistant Throughout History" From bricklayers in 1827 to the brave engineers aboard the ill-fated Titanic

Background imageAssistant Collection: Joe Lydon

Joe Lydon England Rugby UnionAssistant Coach Wales V England Rugby Union Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales 05 February 2005 Date: 05 February 2005

Background imageAssistant Collection: Chris Kinane

Chris Kinane Assistant Trainer, G.Hubbard 26 November 1997 Date: 26 November 1997

Background imageAssistant Collection: David Stait

David Stait Assistant Trainer To J Pitman 11 November 1997 Date: 11 November 1997

Background imageAssistant Collection: Alex Hailes

Alex Hailes Assistant Trainer Kim Bailey 28 February 1997 Date: 28 February 1997

Background imageAssistant Collection: Amanda Harwood

Amanda Harwood Assistant Trainer 13 November 1996 Date: 13 November 1996

Background imageAssistant Collection: Mark Pitman

Mark Pitman Assistant Trainer Jenny Pitman 26 October 1993 Date: 26 October 1993

Background imageAssistant Collection: A Doctors Scientific Experiment, 1893 (w / c on paper)

A Doctors Scientific Experiment, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368840 A Doctors Scientific Experiment, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul)

Background imageAssistant Collection: Snuff Bottle with Scholars and Assistants Opening a Scroll, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Snuff Bottle with Scholars and Assistants Opening a Scroll, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900

Background imageAssistant Collection: A Triptych (Sanpukutsui): Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters of the Three

A Triptych (Sanpukutsui): Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters of the Three Cities, second half of 18th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83. Creator: Shunsho

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83

Background imageAssistant Collection: Haku Rakuten, from the series 'Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)', 1898

Haku Rakuten, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Haku Rakuten, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Background imageAssistant Collection: La petite forge, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque

La petite forge, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
La petite forge, n.d

Background imageAssistant Collection: The Small Forge, 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque

The Small Forge, 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Small Forge, 1843

Background imageAssistant Collection: Mother and Child, ca. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

Mother and Child, ca. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Mother and Child, ca. 1793

Background imageAssistant Collection: Portrait of Mr. Carpenter, age 80, Before 1900. Creator: Edwin S. Sterry

Portrait of Mr. Carpenter, age 80, Before 1900. Creator: Edwin S. Sterry
Portrait of Mr. Carpenter, age 80, Before 1900

Background imageAssistant Collection: The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
989428 The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Verhoven-Ball, Adrien Joseph (1824-82); 80x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Studio. Adrien Joseph Verhoven-Ball (1824-1882)

Background imageAssistant Collection: The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant (pencil & w / c on paper)
659755 The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jones, Harry E. (fl.c.1882-1916); 28x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageAssistant Collection: The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)

The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)
659767 The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 13.3x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter. Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Pen and ink and watercolour

Background imageAssistant Collection: De la Poudre et des Bals (oil on panel)

De la Poudre et des Bals (oil on panel)
476582 De la Poudre et des Bals (oil on panel) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); 41.2x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageAssistant Collection: D O Hill, taken by his chemical assistant Robert Adamson (b / w photo)

D O Hill, taken by his chemical assistant Robert Adamson (b / w photo)
5220359 D O Hill, taken by his chemical assistant Robert Adamson (b/w photo) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D O Hill)

Background imageAssistant Collection: Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking

Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking
3950517 Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x36 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAssistant Collection: Punchinello as Tailors Assistant, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)

Punchinello as Tailors Assistant, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700570 Punchinello as Tailors Assistant, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.3x47 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian

Background imageAssistant Collection: 6th Lord Byron and his Servant Robert Rushton (oil on canvas)

6th Lord Byron and his Servant Robert Rushton (oil on canvas)
3744697 6th Lord Byron and his Servant Robert Rushton (oil on canvas) by Sanders, George (1774-1846) (after); 91x75 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

Background imageAssistant Collection: Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)

Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)
615476 Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Background imageAssistant Collection: Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving)

Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving)
973690 Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromache fainting on the Wall)

Background imageAssistant Collection: Working Gold for Fine Jewellery Articles, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)

Working Gold for Fine Jewellery Articles, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833707 Working Gold for Fine Jewellery Articles, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Background imageAssistant Collection: Sally Brass, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens

Sally Brass, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens
KDC465759 Sally Brass, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAssistant Collection: A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas)

A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas)
TW427300 A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas) by Bossche, Balthasar van den (1681-1715); 58.5x82.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: In this studio scene)

Background imageAssistant Collection: A lion tamer injured by a lion (colour litho)

A lion tamer injured by a lion (colour litho)
2807858 A lion tamer injured by a lion (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lion tamer injured by a lion at the Hippodrome, Paris)

Background imageAssistant Collection: Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving)

Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
2774111 Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum)

Background imageAssistant Collection: Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933

Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933
Removal superfluous hair: A warm mixture paraffin and shellac applied to the ladies eyebrows and peeled off a few minutes later. Date: 1933

Background imageAssistant Collection: Apparatus that Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933

Apparatus that Assist the Remedies of Nature 1933
A cure for facial blemishes: The Siemens-Reinger apparatus, treatment by the means of X-rays anything from tiny warl to a widespread skin disease. Date: 1933

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman complains about dress size Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman complains about dress size Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer in department store - walk this way Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Customer in department store - walk this way Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Ordering a pair of trousers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Ordering a pair of trousers Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer in Wholesale Department hoping for a cash discount Date

Comic postcard, Customer in Wholesale Department hoping for a cash discount Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Man with female shop assistant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man with female shop assistant Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman buying material in a shop

Comic postcard, Woman buying material in a shop Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Man buying sixpenny postal order in the Post Office Date

Comic postcard, Man buying sixpenny postal order in the Post Office Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman at a lending library

Comic postcard, Woman at a lending library Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Woman with baby in a shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with baby in a shop Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, dissatisfied customer in shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, dissatisfied customer in shop Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer in Furniture Department

Comic postcard, Customer in Furniture Department
Comic postcard, Customer in the Furniture Department Date: 20th century

Background imageAssistant Collection: Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London

Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
Clothing retailer in Canning Town, London. Boy shop assistant holds up garments outside shop for inspection. Date: 1938

Background imageAssistant Collection: Comic postcard, Customer and shop assistant

Comic postcard, Customer and shop assistant Date: early 20th century



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"Unsung Heroes: The Vital Role of the Assistant Throughout History" From bricklayers in 1827 to the brave engineers aboard the ill-fated Titanic, assistants have played a crucial role in various fields. Just like Sherlock Holmes relied on his trusted companion Dr. John Watson, these unsung heroes have supported and aided their counterparts throughout history. In an illustration by Sidney Paget for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" (1892), we catch a glimpse of Holmes and Watson working together to solve mysteries that baffle others. Their partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration between mastermind and assistant. While some assistants worked alongside skilled craftsmen like those at Meccano, Barley & Son in Bath, others embraced modern technology such as electric chainsaws to enhance productivity. These individuals were instrumental in revolutionizing industries with their innovative approaches. Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd from Preston, Lancashire employed dedicated assistants who contributed to the creation of exquisite fabrics like St. Luke painting the Virgin (1602). Their attention to detail ensured that every stroke was captured flawlessly on canvas or panel. Not all assistants were confined to artistic endeavors; some found themselves immersed in historical events. Take Jeremiah dictating his prophecies to Baruch (650-585 BC) – an example of how even prophets needed assistance when conveying divine messages. In moments of frustration or humor, assistants also made their mark. H. M Bateman's depiction shows a shop assistant losing his temper – reminding us that even those who assist can sometimes be pushed beyond their limits. Assistantship extended beyond professional realms as well; Lady Cynthia Colville is seen with her loyal companions David, Philip, and Jock - highlighting how personal aides provided support and companionship within aristocratic circles. Finally, let us not forget the royal treasure guarded by diligent assistants - gold, silver lapis lazuli obsidian adorning splendid swords of kings.