Bookkeeping Collection

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878
3478920 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878; (add.info.: Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884
3478924 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881
3478921 Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881; (add.info.: Clearing House at the Bank of England, London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893
3478919 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Paris office, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868
3478917 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868; (add.info.: Clerk)

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876
3478926 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, watching as two managers converse)

Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884
3478925 Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger)

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893
3478916 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office)

R.W. Wooley, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
R.W. Wooley, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Robert Wickliffe Woolley (1871-1958) who served as Director of the U.S. Mint (1915-1916)

General office Virginia Beneficial and Insurance Co. Norfolk, Va. 1907. Creator: Unknown
General office Virginia Beneficial and Insurance Co. Norfolk, Va. 1907

Capable office staff; Bookkeeping department; National Benefit Association, Washington, D.C. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Capable office staff; Bookkeeping department; National Benefit Association, Washington, D.C. 1917

The Money Changers (oil on panel)
6335000 The Money Changers (oil on panel) by Stap, Jan Woutersz (1599-1663); 120x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Elton
614764 And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Eltons Comic All-my-nack, 1838 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Shopkeeper selling pots, bananas and grains, from The Hindus
STC439598 Shopkeeper selling pots, bananas and grains, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Portrait of John Hancock, in coat with double pocket-flaps, c1780, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John Hancock, Governor of the Massachusetts Colony, showing coat with a turned-down collar and double pocket-flaps, reign of George III, c1780, (1937)

Bookkeeping class for men, Blackheath Road Evening Institute, London, 1914

Carlos Roloff, (1842-1907), 1920s
General Carlos Roloff, born in East Prussia in 1842 was bookkeeper in the Caibarien in 1869. Revolted in the Villas in 1869

The Sampling Officials, 1662, (1938)
The Sampling Officials, 1662. Also known as Syndics of the Drapers Guild. Painting held at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G

Textile workers collecting their pay, 1890s
Payday in the weaving department of a textile mill, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

The Counting House, 1827 (engraving)
XJF862557 The Counting House, 1827 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in " A Representation of the Manufacturing of Earthenware")

Mature businessman overseeing secretarys work, (B&W)

Two businessmen checking trading books, (B&W)

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"Unveiling the Art of Bookkeeping: A Journey Through Time and Commerce" Step into the world of bookkeeping, where numbers come alive and stories unfold. From "The Money Changers (oil on panel)" to "And if we fail - we fail. Macbeth, page 7 from Elton's, " each hint paints a vivid picture of this age-old practice. Imagine a bustling marketplace with a shopkeeper selling pots, bananas, and grains in "The Hindus. " The meticulous record-keeping behind such transactions becomes evident as you delve deeper. Just like John Hancock's portrait in his coat with double pocket-flaps from 1780, bookkeepers have always been entrusted with safeguarding financial matters. Travel back to London in 1914 and witness men attending a bookkeeping class at Blackheath Road Evening Institute. Carlos Roloff's work from the 1920s showcases how this skill transcends time and borders. Whether it is overseeing secretaries' work or two businessmen checking trading books, the importance of accurate accounting remains constant. "The Sampling Officials" painting takes us even further back to 1662 when bookkeepers played an essential role in ensuring fair trade practices. Advertisements engraving reminds us that businesses relied on precise records for success. But it is not just about commerce; bookkeeping touches lives too. In the textile workers' pay collection scene from the late 1890s, their livelihood depends on diligent accounting practices. Even "The Counting House" engraving from 1827 captures moments where financial decisions shaped destinies. In today's fast-paced world, technology has revolutionized bookkeeping methods but not its essence – attention to detail and accuracy remain paramount. As mature businessmen oversee their secretary's work or two colleagues meticulously check trading books in black and white photographs, they embody timeless principles that continue to drive economic growth.