Overtime Collection

Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258
Burning the candle at both ends. Conceptual image of a candle that is lit at both ends, representing overwork and exhaustion

Servants, footmen and grooms in greatcoats invading the dining room, 19th century
6337311 Servants, footmen and grooms in greatcoats invading the dining room, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: Servants)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Little bit of Overtime
The concept of overtime, that is working beyond ones contracted hours, became formalised just before WW2. This little bricklayer has another interpretation of the phrase

Overtime (engraving)
1603752 Overtime (engraving) by Sime, Sidney Herbert (1867-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overtime. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 November 1892)

Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a coach
Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a gate, 19th century. Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville kiss and hug outside Beldon Hall

"Overtime", completing HMS "Magnificent", a Night Scene in Chatham Dockyard (litho)
1056646 " Overtime", completing HMS " Magnificent", a Night Scene in Chatham Dockyard (litho) by Wyllie

PAINTING TOY ANIMALS
This woman is working overtime hand-painting toy animals at a north London factory, supplying big orders received from many little girls who want a Noahs Ark like Princess Elizabeths. Date: late 1920s

Donald Iain Smith
Australian Views Photographers: Donald Iain Smith

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"Overtime: The Art of Burning the Candle at Both Ends" In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of responsibilities and obligations. It seems as though there are never enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we set out to do. This concept, known as "overtime, " has been depicted throughout history in various forms. From a 19th-century chromolitho capturing the scandalous allure of sex in the workplace, with staff stealing glances at a smartly dressed woman entering their manager's office, to an engraving showcasing servants invading the dining room while wearing greatcoats - overtime is portrayed as both intriguing and disruptive. During World War II, even comic postcards acknowledged this phenomenon with humor. A little bit was seen as necessary sacrifice for victory. Meanwhile, ladies in crinolines embraced passionately before a coach, symbolizing how love itself can demand extra time and effort. The lithograph titled "Overtime" depicts Chatham Dockyard at nightfall when workers tirelessly completed HMS "Magnificent. " Their dedication shines through despite exhaustion setting in - a testament to burning that proverbial candle at both ends. However, not all depictions romanticize overtime; some shed light on its consequences. In Donald Iain Smith's conceptual artwork titled "Excessive Workload, " he captures the toll it takes on individuals mentally and physically. The painting serves as a reminder that pushing oneself beyond limits may have detrimental effects if not managed properly. Yet amidst these diverse portrayals lies hope - like completing toy animals or finishing projects such as HMS "Magnificent. " Overtime represents determination and commitment towards achieving our goals no matter what obstacles lie ahead. So whether you find yourself engrossed in work late into the night or juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, remember that they are be an opportunity for growth and accomplishment.