Shareholder Collection

L'assemblée d'Actionnaires, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'assemblee d'Actionnaires, 1836. - Messieurs, le journal franchement monarchique, que j'ai eu l'honneur de fonder avec vos capitaux et de diriger avec ma probite et mes lumieres

Actionnaires Californiens, 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Actionnaires Californiens, 1850. Californian shareholders. - J'ai verse hier cinq mille francs pour prix de mille actions de la societe des jaunets Californiens...nous avons l'exploitation de

C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami, et qu'il m'est amene par vous que je consens a lui laisser souscrire les vingt dernieres

Robert Macaire actionnaire, 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire actionnaire, 1838. Robert Macaire shareholder. Mais Mr. Macaire quand je vous ai distribue ces dividendes, vous saviez bien qu'ils etaient pris sur le capital

Actionnaires de chemins de fer causant dividendes, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Actionnaires de chemins de fer causant dividendes, 19th century. When one has bad luck. Railway shareholders discussing dividends

Trial-trip on the Metropolitan (underground) Railway: the train passing Portland-road station, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Trial-trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway: the train passing the Portland-road station, [London], 1862. This railway...has been bored successfully amidst a complicated network of gaspipes

Jacob Rees- Mogg, aged 12. Picture shows a young Jacob Rees- Mogg, one of Britians youngest shareholders. He is pictured at home

Panama Affair, late 19th century (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT253253 Panama Affair, late 19th century (litho) (b/w photo) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

100 francs Bearer share of Aachen mines, 1856 (engraving)
CHT157315 100 francs Bearer share of Aachen mines, 1856 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Action de 100 francs au porteur)

French banknote for ten pounds from the Law Bank, dated 1st April 1719
616855 French banknote for ten pounds from the Law Bank, dated 1st April 1719 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

La Rue Quincampoix, The Law Affair, c. 1797 (coloured engraving)
CHT185936 La Rue Quincampoix, The Law Affair, c.1797 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

La Majorite Opportuniste, 1919. Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
La Majorite Opportuniste, 1919. Rich share-holder cashing in cheques at the mining company. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Brokers working. Nineteen-century colored engraving

Cartoon lampooning the disastrous experiment with paper money by the Scotsman John
XIR75715 Cartoon lampooning the disastrous experiment with paper money by the Scotsman John Law during his time as controller-general of French finances between January and May 1720 (engraving)

Financial paperwork. Graph showing the rising Net Asset Value (NAV) of an investment company. The NAV illustrates the amount one shareholder would receive for each share owned if the company sold all

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"Shareholder: A Historical Perspective on Ownership and Influence" In this captivating journey through time, we explore the concept of a shareholder and its significance in various historical contexts. Our first glimpse takes us back to the early life of Jacob Rees-Mogg, who would later become a prominent figure in British politics. At just twelve years old, a picture reveals his youthful innocence, foreshadowing his future involvement as a shareholder. Moving forward, we encounter brokers diligently working in an enchanting nineteenth-century colored engraving. Their presence reminds us of the pivotal role these individuals played in facilitating investments and transactions for shareholders during that era. The image transports us to an age where financial markets were bustling with activity and opportunities. The Panama Affair emerges next—a late 19th-century lithograph that sheds light on one of history's most infamous scandals involving shareholders. This gripping tale serves as a reminder that even within the realm of investment, deceit can lurk beneath the surface. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon an intriguing engraving depicting a 100 francs bearer share from Aachen mines dating back to 1856. Such artifacts remind us that shareholders have long been associated with tangible representations of their ownership interests—an enduring symbol connecting them to enterprises they believe in. Our exploration continues with a French banknote from the Law Bank dated April 1st, 1719—another testament to how shares were intertwined with monetary systems throughout history. This relic harkens back to times when financial institutions held immense power over economies and shaped societies' destinies. As we traverse further into time, La Rue Quincampoix comes alive before our eyes—a colored engraving capturing scenes from The Law Affair around 1797. Here lies evidence of speculative frenzy surrounding John Law's Mississippi Company scheme—an event marked by excessive speculation driven by eager shareholders seeking fortune but ultimately leading to economic collapse.