Files Collection

Blacksmith Tools 1875
A range of tools used by a blacksmith or ironsmith, including pincers, a hook, files, a hammer and a mallet. 1875

Blacksmiths outside their forge
A superb photograph of six Blacksmiths and coachbuilders posing for a photograph outside their forge/workshop, each holding the tools of their trade

Golden Pheasant
GOLDEN PHEASANT chrysolophus pictus - one of the most magnificent birds in our files !

Jeweller at his bench with leather covers. His tools include files, drills, hammer, pliers, wire drawer and crucible. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Advert for John Pound & Co cases 1913
Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904. With less time to run his business, he gave contol of the company to his two sons

Medical Records Department at Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, 8th May 1973. Transferring files into new medical records library are (left to right) Jean Bate

Index of fingerprints at Scotland Yard, London, c1912, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Index of fingerprints at Scotland Yard, London, c1912, (1935). The vast Scotland Yard index that contains more than 250, 000 finger-print entries

Aisle of Files, Division of War Department, National Archives, Washington DC, 1939 (b/w photo)
3964006 Aisle of Files, Division of War Department, National Archives, Washington DC, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: After processing)

Employees in Patent Office File Room, Washington DC, 1940 (b/w photo)
3964008 Employees in Patent Office File Room, Washington DC, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patent Office files. Washington, D.C. Feb. 29)

The Economy Steel Letter File - Filing Cabinet - produced by Hobart Cabinet Company, Troy, Ohio, USA (established in 1907). Strong, Neat and Serviceable for Office and Transfer use. Date: circa 1923

Old Tactics versus New (litho)
1599566 Old Tactics versus New (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Tactics versus New)

Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving)
981936 Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill for grinding files and file manufactory)

Front page of Couriers Sunday, 26th April 1936 (colour litho)
2778452 Front page of Couriers Sunday, 26th April 1936 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tricolor on Lake Tana)

Modern Beauty Culture: The electric manicure machine (b / w photo)
5998097 Modern Beauty Culture: The electric manicure machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The electric manicure machine)

Finishing aircraft engine parts with the aid of flexible-shaft rotary files
6004152 Finishing aircraft engine parts with the aid of flexible-shaft rotary files and other tools driven from suspended electric motors at the Bristol Aeroplane Companys works (b/w photo)

File cutters at work, Wickersley, South Yorkshire (litho)
6014148 File cutters at work, Wickersley, South Yorkshire (litho) by Titcomb, William Holt Yates (1858-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: File cutters at work, Wickersley)

Central record office of the detective police force of Paris, France (litho)
6014091 Central record office of the detective police force of Paris, France (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card (engraving)
983971 Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Canoeing in Nova Scotia (engraving)
1045245 Canoeing in Nova Scotia (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoeing in Nova Scotia)

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Scotland yard Police Station, Central Records. circa 1947 006776 / 3
Scotland yard Police Station, Central Records. circa 1947 006776/3

Scotland yard Police Station, Central Records. circa 1947 006776 / 3
Scotland yard Police Station, Central Records. circa 1947 006776/3

17th century Shoemaker
A shoe maker sitting at his workbench files the wooden sole of shoe. Date: 17th century

19Th Century Machine For Making Files. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

C D Monninger, London
C D Monninger, Clerkenwell Road, London, manufacturers of saws, files and other metal tools -- handwritten invoice. 1897

Lady Wilmot Horton
I am lady WILMOT-HORTON, wife of sir Robert (1784 - 1841) and that is my claim to fame and the reason for having my portrait in these files. Date: circa 1810

Anne Mee, Artist
ANNE MEE Artist specialising in portrait miniatures : we have several examples of her work in our files. Date: 1775 - 1851

The Operation of the filing of teeth in Khas-Kaseg, Laos
The Operation of the filing of teeth amongst the Kaseng people of Laos. The Kaseng live in mountains near the Vietnam border; primarily in the Sanxai and Xaisettha districts of Attapu Province;

Ruins of Ebla. III milllennium BC. Syria
Eastern Mediterranean Civilizations. Ebla. Syrian city of III millennium BC. Capital of the Semitic Kingdom. Files of Lower City. Syria

Spousal donation of Ramon Berenguer I the Old to Almodis de la Marche. 11th century. Parchment. Archive of the Crown of Aragon. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Ramon Berenguer I the Old (1023-1076). Count of Barcelona. Document with the donation of the Counts of Barcelona to the cathedral chapter. Original parchment of 1055

Gregor Von Feinagle
GREGOR VON FEINAGLE German mnemonist (not many of those in our files !) Date: 1765 - 1819

William Curtis, Botanist
WILLIAM CURTIS Botanist, author of the Flora Londonensis Botanical Magazine (we have many of his wonderful prints in our files). Date: 1746 - 1799

John Cunningham
JOHN CUNNINGHAM actor and poet, depicted holding a handkerchief (we have very few pictures of handkerchiefs in our files) Date: 1729 - 1773

Au Pair Agency
The receptionist of an Au Pair agency answers a telephone enquiry and makes a booking in the office diary. Date: 1960s

Barnabys Shelves
Shelves of box files, arranged in subject order at Barnabys Picture Library. Date: 1980s

Accounts Department
A mature accountant wearing spectacles goes through her ledger, pinpointing any discrepancies. Date: 1960s

Barnabys Box Files
An employee of Barnabys Picture Library shows a visitor his way around the collection. The prints are kept in boxes on shelves, which you can see here. Date: 1960s

Thomas Edison / Ilz / Librar
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor in his library Date: 1847 - 1931

Secretary, Filing Cabinet
A secretary files papers in her Strafor filing cabinet Date: 1926

UFO investigation group at work in an office
An American UFO investigation group at work in an office. Files are consulted, locations plotted, and a field investigator writes up his notes. Date: 1950s

Scout helping in Post Office, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
A boy scout helping out in the General Post Office, Accra, Ghana, West Africa, by carrying documents from one office to another

Advert for John Pound & Co dressing case 1914
Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904. With less time to run his business, he gave contol of the company to his two sons

Advert by Asprey compact dressing case 1937
Cases for light weight travel complete and compact. Date: 1937

David Roberts - 2
DAVID ROBERTS artist, best known for his views of Egypt : we have many, many of his paintings in our files. Date: 1796 - 1864

David Roberts - 3
DAVID ROBERTS artist, best known for his views of Egypt : we have many, many of his paintings in our files. Date: 1796 - 1864

Nicholas Murford
NICHOLAS MURFORD Salt-merchant - probably the only one in our files - and what is more, a poet as well. Date: CIRCA 1638 - 1652

James Merry
JAMES MERRY Racehorse owner, wearing as fine a top hat as any in our files. And with his autograph, too. Date: 1805 - 1877

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"Unveiling the Legacy: Tracing the Timeless Tale of Files" Step back in time to 1875, where blacksmiths wielded their mighty hammers against glowing iron, surrounded by an array of meticulously crafted Blacksmith Tools. The rhythmic clanging resonates through history, a testament to their skilled hands shaping metal into works of art. Meanwhile, outside their forge, blacksmiths bask in the sunlight's warmth as they take a momentary respite from their laborious tasks. Their faces bear the marks of dedication and determination, embodying the spirit of craftsmanship that has endured for centuries. In another corner of this captivating journey lies a scene straight out of a dream - behold the majestic Golden Pheasant perched gracefully amidst nature's splendor. Its vibrant plumage captivates all who gaze upon it, reminding us that even within files lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Delving deeper into this world brimming with creativity and precision, we find ourselves in the realm of jewellers. With leather covers adorning their benches like silent witnesses to countless masterpieces being born under nimble fingers and discerning eyes. Each piece tells its own story; each file stroke etching beauty onto precious metals. Fast forward to 1913 when John Pound & Co cases took center stage with an advertisement showcasing elegance and functionality combined seamlessly. These cases became guardians for cherished documents and treasured possessions alike – preserving memories throughout generations. As our journey progresses further through time's tapestry, we encounter Inge Schuster - an enigmatic figure whose contributions remain shrouded in mystery yet undeniably influential on files' evolution across industries worldwide. Venturing across continents brings us face-to-face with Scotland Yard's Index of fingerprints circa 1912 (1935). This remarkable creation stands as a testament to human ingenuity in solving mysteries while simultaneously highlighting files' role as gatekeepers protecting justice and truth.