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War Loan Bonds conversion, 1932. In an attempt to reduce the National Debt the British government campaigned for the conversion of 5 percent War Loan Bonds to new 3 1/2 percent Bonds

Cooley Airship, Rochester, 1910 C014 / 2043
Cooley Airship. This large aircraft, designed to carry passengers, was built to designs drawn up by John F. Cooley of Rochester, New York, USA

Predatory financial institutions, concept C014 / 0694
Predatory financial institutions, conceptual computer artwork

Eurozone break-up, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing countries leaving the Eurozone due to the sovereign debt crisis

Financial storm, conceptual artwork C014 / 0684
Financial storm, conceptual computer artwork

Europe sinking in debt, conceptual image C014 / 0687
Europe sinking in debt, conceptual computer artwork

Homes at risk, conceptual artwork
Homes at risk, conceptual computer artwork

Money worries, conceptual artwork C014 / 0665
Money worries, conceptual computer artwork

Wall Street financial panic, May 1884 C016 / 4597
Wall Street financial panic. 19th-century artwork of scenes of panic on Wall Street, New York, USA, on the morning of 14 May 1884. This crisis was caused by banks calling in existing loans

Bill of indebtedness for militia service issued by the state of New Jersey to John Peck, May 1784
MILITARY DUE BILL, 1784. Bill of indebtedness for militia service issued by the state of New Jersey to John Peck, May 1784

BLACKSMITH: WRIT, 1786. A Massachusetts blacksmith served with a writ of attachment for debt during Shays Rebellion in 1786. Engraving, 19th century

BANKRUPT INVESTOR, 1793. A newly-bankrupted investor reacts angrily upon reading in the newspaper that his stocks have fallen. Copper engraving, English, 1793

Hiding from bills and debt
A nursry verse wtih a grown up curse! The homeowner hides as various men he owes bills to come a knocking. Date: 1928- 1929

Fork Over What You Owe play on words Date: 1868

Monte Carlo, Monaco - The Casino
" I must focus or I will die!" The perils of playing on the roulette wheel at the Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco. One must focus on playing smart or suffer the perils of misfortune

Hoover Plan / 1931
US President Hoover, Germanys knight in shining armour, eases her reparations burden by accepting a 1 year moratorium on debt. France is jealous. Date: 1931

Gentlemen Debtors
Gentlemen debtors in the Queens Bench prison, London Date: 1842

Money obsession, artwork
Money obsession. Artwork of banknotes inside the human brain representing an obsession with finance or profit

Internet advertising, computer artwork
Internet advertising. Computer artwork showing internet pop-up advertisements for debt management. Pop-ups occur when a user is browsing the internet

Credit card

Bank cards

Currency crash, conceptual image

Credit card microchip, computer artwork

Euro crisis, conceptual artwork
Euro crisis, conceptual computer artwork

Gold and diamond merchant in New York
Gold and diamond merchant on Canal Street, New York

Empty Wallet
Man holding his empty wallet open

Credit cards

Credit card microchip (gold, centre)

Middlesex House of Correction, Clerkenwell, London
The Middlesex House of Correction, opened in 1794, was later known as Cold Bath Prison, then Clerkenwell Gaol. It became a debtors prison before closing in 1885

Unwelcome Bill Appears
The Baron de Rothsattel receives an unwelcome bill from Vietel Itzig

Debt-Paying C1830
Paying bills old and new

Sign showing the National Debt of the United States, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Sir Herbert Croft
SIR HERBERT CROFT clergyman and literary figure, detained in France by Napoleon, wrote many and varied things, imprisoned for debt, dictionary compiler

An Insolvent Debtor
An insolvent debtor makes a court appearance : soon, no doubt, he will find himself in a debtors prison

Poster; Coal Debt
coal Debt Shall be Repaid to our Country

Henry VII with Ministers
Henry VII in discussion with his ministers Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley

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"Unveiling the Historical Tapestry of Debt: From Hogarth's Rake Plate to Emperor Charles V" In the intricate web of history, it has woven its way through societies and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on humanity. From the satirical engravings of Hogarth's Rake Plate 4 to the oil painting depicting The Defeat Of Shylock, these artistic expressions shed light on the multifaceted nature of debt. One such portrayal is John Bull Ground Down, a hand-coloured etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795. This artwork captures the burdensome weight that debt imposes upon individuals and nations alike. It serves as a stark reminder that even powerful entities can be crushed under its relentless pressure. The founding of the Bank of England stands as a testament to how debt became institutionalized within society. As agricultural and manufacturing output surged in wealthier nations like the United States, so did their debts – depicted vividly in a coloured engraving showcasing this economic paradox. Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach in 1817, transports us into an era where unpaid rent could lead to dire consequences for tenants. Victorian satire further exposes social inequalities when rich landlords evict impoverished residents with callous disregard for their plight. Debt transcends borders and time periods; it seeps into every corner of human existence. In Abyssinia (Ethiopia), punishment was meted out harshly against female debtors – an illustration highlighting both gender disparities and societal attitudes towards indebtedness. Even during times of war, debts persistently haunt individuals' lives. Coxs by Bruce Bairnsfather presents a World War I cartoon capturing soldiers grappling with financial obligations while fighting for their countries' honor on foreign soil. Artistic renditions also delve into literary works such as The Defeat Of Shylock or portray historical figures like R. B Sheridan who faced personal financial struggles despite his creative genius. These depictions remind us that debt does not discriminate.