Economic Collection (#15)

Cotton boll weevil and cotton plant
Boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) with cotton plant (Gossypium sp.). The boll weevil is the most destructive cotton pest in North America. The adult insects measure 3-8.5 mm long

Desert locust and millet plant
African desert locust (Schistotecera gregaria) on Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum), artwork. The desert locust is a significant agricultural pest in Africa, the Middle East and Asia

Colorado potato beetle on potato plant
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) with a potato plant, artwork. This beetle is a serious pest of commercial potato crops

FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1890. Opening the Flood Gates / The Mad Act of Our Crazy Senate. American cartoon, 1890, by F
FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1890. Opening the Flood Gates/The Mad Act of Our Crazy Senate. American cartoon, 1890, by F. Victor Gillam opposing the enactment of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act

Minotaur on a Greek Coin. 480 B. C
Minotaur on a Greek Coin. 480 B.C

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE. Illustration by Roger Duvoisin for an American edition, c1943, of Mother Gooses Melodies

DIME NOVEL, 1933. Blood for the Mummy. Cover of Dime Detective Magazine, 1933

Film Still: Fortune Telling

WISHRAM BRIDE, c1910. Half-length portrait of a Wishram (Tlakluit) bride with braids, wearing a beaded headdress with Chinese coins, dentalium shell earrings and beaded buckskin dress

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Pandemonium in the New York Gold Room on Black Friday, September 24, 1869. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Beggar couple with child in pram
A beggar couple with a child in a pram. The pram has no tyres

Bank run in Berlin WWI
A run on a Savings Bank in Berlin, Germany during World War I

Knickerbocker Hotel - New York City
Six Times Square, also known as the Newsweek Building or Knickerbocker Building, is a building located at 1466 Broadway at the southeast corner of 42nd Street in New York City, USA

Vicar of Bray 1734
The Vicar of Bray keeps his living and his perquisites despite political and economic ups and downs. The archetypal turncoat

Dollar Looks for a Wife
The dollar in search of a wife - America seeks economic balance with either the pound or the franc

Food Riot in Berlin 1915
Economic crisis in Germany leads to food riots in Berlin

German Tramps 1930S
German down-and-out tramps during the great economic crisis

Food Shortage / 1919
Children clamour for food in Munich during the severe economic crisis that followed the First World War

German Depression
German shops sell up during the economic crisis

Defeated Troops Return
Defeated German troops returning home adding further pressure to the political and economic crisis

The woodchip store for a biofuel boiler in the grounds of the Langdale Timeshare in the Lake District, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A biofuel boiler in the grounds of the Langdale Timeshare in the Lake District, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The woodchip hopper for a biofuel boiler in the grounds of the Langdale Timeshare in the Lake District, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Unemployment / Germany
Berlins unemployed - a sign of the economic distress

FRANCIS PLACE 1771-1854
FRANCIS PLACE English self-made businessman and reformer; activist for the right to strike. Author of pamphlets and articles on social and economic questions

Financial Crash Rioting
The economic crisis caused by the Wall Street Crash leads to rioting in the streets

Germany / Soup Kitchen
The poor queue at a state soup kitchen - a symptom of inflation

1931 / Soviet 5 Year Plan
Russia shows off her Five Year economic plan

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"Economic Unity at the Franco-British Exhibition, London: A Glimpse into Global Trade" Step back in time to the Franco-British Exhibition held in London, where nations came together to showcase their economic prowess. This event symbolized unity and collaboration among countries striving for economic growth. Peder Severin's masterpiece, "The Iron Foundry, " captures the industrial revolution of 1885. It serves as a reminder of how technological advancements fueled economic development during this era. Traveling further through time, we encounter a vibrant LNER poster showcasing "The Shambles" in York during the 1930s. This poster highlights tourism as an essential driver of local economies and showcases the importance of attracting visitors. Delving into cartography, we explore a Portolan chart from 1591 depicting the Pacific Ocean. This map reveals early trade routes that shaped global commerce and laid foundations for future economic exchanges. LLOYDs OF LONDON's Great Room takes us inside one of England's most prominent insurance companies in 1890. The grandeur depicted in this line engraving emphasizes the significance of risk management within thriving economies. Examining agriculture's role in economics, we observe a tobacco hornworm alongside its host plant - tobacco. This symbiotic relationship demonstrates how agricultural practices contribute to both national and international economies. Venturing eastward to Hong Kong Island within China's Special Administrative Region, we witness its bustling economy firsthand. Hong Kong has long been recognized as an influential financial hub with significant contributions to global trade. Turning our attention skywards, we marvel at Bristol Brabazon - an ambitious aircraft designed for transatlantic travel post-World War II. Its creation represents innovation driving economic progress by connecting distant markets more efficiently than ever before. Unveiling history through numismatics brings us face-to-face with an Arabian-Byzantine coin from Paris dating back centuries ago. Coins like these were vital in facilitating economic exchanges, fostering trade relationships, and promoting cultural exchange.