Burglar Collection (page 3)

Illustration of burglar climbing out of a window carrying his loot

Practising at the Bar, 1828 (engraving)
XJF488933 Practising at the Bar, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire depicting a burglar, using a crow-bar)

A Bond and Judgement, Sir John Fielding presiding over the Bow Street Court, 1779
XJF380268 A Bond and Judgement, Sir John Fielding presiding over the Bow Street Court, 1779 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Escape No. 3, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving)
XJF778819 Escape No. 3, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Escape No. 2, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839
XJF778817 The Escape No. 2, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Escape No. 1, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving)
XJF778818 Escape No. 1, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms c-23 f. 99a, Thief taking his Loot, from The Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri
XIR169324 Ms c-23 f.99a, Thief taking his Loot, from The Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri (1054-1121), c.1240 (gouache on vellum) by Persian School

WILLIAM BRODIE (d. 1788). Scottish gambler and burglar. Detail of an etching, 1788, by John Kay

POLICE CARTOON, 1860. Mistaking an honest householder for a burglar. Cartoon from a New York City newspaper of 1860

Burglars Brain
14th March 1930: The pickled brain of a burglar by the name of Dunlap. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cat Burglar
1924: A man demonstrating how a cat burglar works. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

WOMAN WITH PISTOL, 1879. A woman repulses a thieving tramp with a pistol at Mayville, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1879

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - Our Advantage A romantic liason between the local Bobby (Definitely off the Beat!) and a parlour maid

Burglar in a house viewed through a broken window, which he used to gain entry to the property

Burglar alarm in Cocoa, Florida
A burglar alarm on a building in Cocoa, Florida

Training a police dog - catching a fleeing burglar. A police dog and handler lie in wait, ready to pounce on a burglar making his escape out of a ground floor window

Abdulla Cigarette Advertisement, 1926
Advertisement for Abdulla cigarettes, with a good illustration of a cat burglar disturbing a lady in the night

Burglar alarm designs
Burglar detection by invisible beams. Once the beam is broken a alarm bell rings and a lamp lights up. The invisible rays ran across windows or doors to prevent entry

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"Burglar: Unveiling the Intriguing World of Thieves and Heists" Step into the captivating realm of burglars, where cunning minds and audacious acts intertwine. Inspired by the literary genius Ernest William Hornung, who introduced us to the charming yet enigmatic gentleman thief Raffles, this caption takes you on a thrilling journey through various facets of burglary. Gerald Du Maurier's adaptation of Raffles in T&c brought this charismatic character to life on stage, leaving audiences spellbound with his daring escapades. Collaborating with Augene Presbrey, Hornung's creation became an icon in popular culture. Intrigue deepens as we delve into true crime stories like "The Banner Cross Murder, " where a man skillfully robs a safe but finds himself entangled in unexpected consequences. Gordon Harker's portrayal adds an element of suspense that keeps us at the edge of our seats. A whimsical caricature illustration captures our attention—a tall house on wheels pulled by men disguised as sheds—with a burglar teetering on the brink of falling into their trap. Aptly titled "A Moving Cat-astrophe, " it reminds us that even master thieves can face moments of vulnerability. Vincenzo Peruggia's infamous mug shot transports us back to 1911 when he audaciously stole Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre—an act that shook the art world to its core. This brazen theft showcases how they can transcend boundaries and leave an indelible mark in history. From rooftops shrouded in darkness, we witness thieves awakening unsuspecting merchants—depicted vividly in "The Thieves on the Roof Awaken The Merchant" folio from Kalila wa Dimna. It serves as a reminder that burglaries are not confined to physical spaces; they infiltrate our imaginations too.