Contraband Collection

Smugglers Unload Goods
A band of smugglers unload their cargo of contraband into a secluded coastal cave, constantly checking for any nearby customs men

Three German Shepherd puppies sitting in a row on Southwestern blankets

CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, c1865. The Question Settled. White cat labeled Old Abe kicking out a grey cat labeled Jeff Davis. Behind Old Abe is a black cat labeled Contraband. Color lithograph, c1865

Smugglers on the Swedish westcoast, by Josef Wilhelm Wallander (1821-88) Date: 19th century

Customs inspection with X-rays, World War I
An officer examines a bale of cotton with an X-ray machine to try and detect contraband during World War I in March 1915

Smugglers
BAL33433 Smugglers by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

CAREY ESTES KEFAUVER (1903-1963). American Democratic politician, who introduced a bill to prohibit interstate trafficking of switchblade knives, posing with a display of confiscated switchblades

Liquor down the Drain
Contraband liquor is poured down the drain in Zion City, Illinois, USA

Portrait of french smuggler Louis Mandrin (1725-1755) fighting the tax farmers-general (tax collectors), 1748-1750 ca
ELD4871756 Portrait of french smuggler Louis Mandrin (1725-1755) fighting the tax farmers-general (tax collectors), 1748-1750 ca

Woman smuggling contraband into France in her massive wig. 18th century cartoon
FLO4657035 Woman smuggling contraband into France in her massive wig. 18th century cartoon. Lithograph from Paul Lacroix 'The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs, and Costumes, London

Robbers, 1892. Creator: Koller, Rudolf (1828-1905)
Robbers, 1892. Private Collection

Finding of a gang of thieves in an abandoned chapel, 1854. Creator: Wille, August von (1829-1887)
Finding of a gang of thieves in an abandoned chapel, 1854. Private Collection

"The Sun Dispelling a Mist, with Smugglers landing their Cargo"... 1850. Creator: Unknown
National Exhibition in Regent-street, [London] - No. 77 - "The Sun Dispelling a Mist, with Smugglers landing their Cargo" - painted by Henry Perlee Parker, 1850. Scene on the English coast

Les Brigands romains (The Roman Bandits), 1831. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Two smugglers loading dogs with the cockroach, ie contraband items, at the tombee of the night
LSE4327552 Two smugglers loading dogs with the cockroach, ie contraband items, at the tombee of the night, from the Belgian border to pass goods in France without the knowledge of the customs

Battle between customs officers and smugglers (colour litho)
2782206 Battle between customs officers and smugglers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle between customs officers and smugglers)

The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho)
2798446 The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas Of Smuggling)

Contraband Ridden By T.J.Murphy Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 15 March 2005 Date: 15 March 2005

Winner Contraband & Ashley Brook Arkle Challenge Trophy Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 15 March 2005 Date: 15 March 2005

Contraband at the Hospital (plate 26), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Contraband at the Hospital (plate 26), 1843

In Lille, police broke into a clandestine beer distillery and arrested fraudsters
XEE4186098 In Lille, police broke into a clandestine beer distillery and arrested fraudsters. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal Illustrous", on 12/08/1930. Private collection

An attack by smugglers: 300 smugglers in combat training stormed a point on the border
XEE4185094 An attack by smugglers: 300 smugglers in combat training stormed a point on the border between Belgium and Germany that they try to cross. Customs officers are shooting at them

On 20 May 1636 eight counterfeiters were arrested in rue Champfleuri by two police
XEE4147528 On 20 May 1636 eight counterfeiters were arrested in rue Champfleuri by two police commissioners accompanied by a dozen sergeants - in " Paris a travers les siecles" by Nicolas

Portrait of Cartridge - in "Cartridge, roi des bandits"
LSE4103898 Portrait of Cartridge - in " Cartridge, roi des bandits", by Grandpreby Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartridge detroussant un gentilhomme - in "Cartridge
LSE4103891 Cartridge detroussant un gentilhomme - in " Cartridge, roi des bandits", by Grandpreby Unknown Artist

Cartridge marked with red iron before his departure for galleys - in "
LSE4103918 Cartridge marked with red iron before his departure for galleys - in " Cartridge, king of the bandits", by Grandpreby Unknown Artist

Mandrin, general of smugglers, disposing to some action - engraving, 18th century
LSE4092626 Mandrin, general of smugglers, disposing to some action - engraving, 18th century by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Mandrin)

Smugglers, "Andalusian Costumes"by D Antonio Chaman, 19th century
LSE4093532 Smugglers, " Andalusian Costumes" by D Antonio Chaman, 19th century by Spanish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Smugglers)

Smugglers with contraband alcohol in a cave on the tenth anniversary of the introduction of Prohibition in the United
5997330 Smugglers with contraband alcohol in a cave on the tenth anniversary of the introduction of Prohibition in the United States

Le Contrebandier (The Smuggler) (colour litho)
6032225 Le Contrebandier (The Smuggler) (colour litho) by Grenier, F. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Contrebandier (The Smuggler)

Rigging out a Smuggler (litho)
5208503 Rigging out a Smuggler (litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rigging out a Smuggler)

The Civil War in America, "Contraband of War"(engraving)
1619638 The Civil War in America, " Contraband of War" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in America)

A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho)
2809263 A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition)

Travellers dining at a restaurant in a French inn, 18thC
Travellers dining at a restaurant in a French inn, late 18th century. Table d hote. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels

Repelling Pirates with a blast of the Swivel Gun (litho)
PNP269023 Repelling Pirates with a blast of the Swivel Gun (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Sacking of Panama by Henry Morgans Pirates, 1887 (engraving)
PNP269020 The Sacking of Panama by Henry Morgans Pirates, 1887 (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Female Pirate, Anne Bonny (b. 1697) (coloured engraving)
PNP261489 Female Pirate, Anne Bonny (b.1697) (coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sailors of the Royal Navy boarding Algerine pirate vessel, c. 1820 (colour litho)
PNP261483 Sailors of the Royal Navy boarding Algerine pirate vessel, c.1820 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Owlers (litho)
PNP270191 The Owlers (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: wool smugglers of Romney Marsh; ); Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Spanish smuggler of Cadiz area, 1815, engraved by Langlume (19th century)
REV326653 Spanish smuggler of Cadiz area, 1815, engraved by Langlume (19th century) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pirate Chief burying treasure (colour litho)
PNP261480 Pirate Chief burying treasure (colour litho) by Gallant, R.J. (19th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

X-ray had proven useful in World War One, for locating bullets and foreign bodies in wounded men and also detection of any contraband

Smugglers & Revenue Cutter (oil on canvas)
REA197514 Smugglers & Revenue Cutter (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 27.9x38.1 cm; Private Collection; eRoyal Exchange Art Gallery at Cork Street, London; English

Spanish Contrabandista, 1861 (colour litho)
CHT167963 Spanish Contrabandista, 1861 (colour litho) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A bandit exposed to the pillory - in "Cartridge
LSE4103920 A bandit exposed to the pillory - in " Cartridge, king of the bandits", by Grandpreby Unknown Artist

Mandrel weapon to teeth - engraving, 19th century
LSE4103892 Mandrel weapon to teeth - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandrel weapon to teeth - engraving)

False sauniers (False sauniers) attacks in an ambush by the king
LSE4101974 False sauniers (False sauniers) attacks in an ambush by the kings soldiers - in " The wonders of industry" by Louis Figuier by Unknown Artist

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"Contraband: Unveiling the Underworld of Illicit Trade" Smugglers Unload Goods: A glimpse into the covert operations as smugglers transport contraband across borders, evading authorities. Three German Shepherd puppies sitting in a row on Southwestern blankets: Even innocent-looking objects can conceal hidden contraband, challenging customs officers to stay vigilant. CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, c1865 - The Question Settled: Discover the symbolic representation through a political cartoon depicting Old Abe kicking out Jeff Davis while Contraband lurks in the background. Customs inspection with X-rays, World War I: Technological advancements aid in uncovering concealed contraband during wartime inspections, ensuring national security. CAREY ESTES KEFAUVER (1903-1963): Witness American politician's efforts to combat illegal trade by posing with confiscated switchblade knives and advocating for stricter regulations. Liquor down the Drain: Explore the consequences of prohibition-era smuggling as authorities pour seized liquor down drains, attempting to curb illicit alcohol trade. Les Brigands romains (The Roman Bandits), 1831: Step back in time and witness smugglers loading dogs with hidden contraband under cover of darkness along Belgian-French borders. Battle between customs officers and smugglers (colour litho): Dive into an intense clash between law enforcement officials and daring smugglers who risk it all for their illicit gains. The Dramas Of Smuggling - A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards. . (colour litho): Experience the adrenaline-fueled moments when finance guards catch smugglers off-guard, leading to dramatic confrontations amidst clandestine activities. In this captivating collection of images and stories spanning different eras and regions, we delve into the world of "contraband.