Detective Collection (page 2)

President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War
3507305 President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War

McWatters and the Veteran (engraving)
8667414 McWatters and the Veteran (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: McWatters and the Veteran)

The Wax Finger discovered (engraving)
8667406 The Wax Finger discovered (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wax Finger discovered)

Descent upon Blanchard and the Gamblers (engraving)
8667403 Descent upon Blanchard and the Gamblers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent upon Blanchard and the Gamblers)

Recovering the diamond ring (engraving)
8667399 Recovering the diamond ring (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recovering the diamond ring)

The Missouri Lawyer outwitted (engraving)
8667390 The Missouri Lawyer outwitted (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Missouri Lawyer outwitted)

Robert Pinkerton, 1850
3507318 Robert Pinkerton, 1850; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Robert Pinkerton (1848-1907) son of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

(William)
863353 (William); (add.info.: (William) Wilkie Collins (1824-1889), English novelist. Author of sensation novels of mystery and suspense including "The Woman in White" (1860)

Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective and security guard agency founded by Alfred
527940 Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective and security guard agency founded by Alfred Pinkerton in 1850

Catching a flat (engraving)
8667646 Catching a flat (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching a flat. Illustration for Knots Untied)

The Bogus Lottery Office (engraving)
8667400 The Bogus Lottery Office (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bogus Lottery Office)

Rescue of the will (engraving)
8667394 Rescue of the will (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of the will)

Rescue of Nellie Wilson (engraving)
8667387 Rescue of Nellie Wilson (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of Nellie Wilson)

Allan Pinkerton and George B McClellan, 1850
3507355 Allan Pinkerton and George B McClellan, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

The birthplace of Allan Pinkerton, 1850
3507326 The birthplace of Allan Pinkerton, 1850; (add.info.: Photograph of the birthplace of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

Restell at Sing Sing (engraving)
8667416 Restell at Sing Sing (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restell at Sing Sing)

Break-down on Litchfield Hill (engraving)
8667411 Break-down on Litchfield Hill (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Break-down on Litchfield Hill)

Rescue of Hattie Newberry (engraving)
8667407 Rescue of Hattie Newberry (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of Hattie Newberry)

"Ketch him and hould him!", Williams' Arrest (engraving)
8667401 "Ketch him and hould him!", Williams' Arrest (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ketch him and hould him)

The Old Knickerbocker in the Detective's Office (engraving)
8667397 The Old Knickerbocker in the Detective's Office (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Knickerbocker in the Detective's Office)

The Wolf in Sheep's clothing (engraving)
8667396 The Wolf in Sheep's clothing (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolf in Sheep's clothing)

The ceremony defeated (engraving)
8667393 The ceremony defeated (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ceremony defeated)

Fearful Dream of Old Mr Brooks (engraving)
8667388 Fearful Dream of Old Mr Brooks (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fearful Dream of Old Mr Brooks)

Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527941 Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective

Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527947 Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency in 1850, and two of his agents Pat Connell, left

Dr Hudson's Stratagem with the Highwaymen (engraving)
8667665 Dr Hudson's Stratagem with the Highwaymen (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Hudson's Stratagem with the Highwaymen)

Allan Pinkerton and some of his other agents, 1850
3507244 Allan Pinkerton and some of his other agents, 1850; (add.info.: Photograph of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

Allan Pinkerton, 1850
3507340 Allan Pinkerton, 1850; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective, spy and creator of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency

Atlantic Beer Garden, Payne and Collins' Rendezvous (engraving)
8668099 Atlantic Beer Garden, Payne and Collins' Rendezvous (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlantic Beer Garden)

McWatters' Spectacle Case (engraving)
8667415 McWatters' Spectacle Case (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: McWatters' Spectacle Case)

"Ten dollars a month!" (engraving)
8667409 "Ten dollars a month!" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ten dollars a month)

Seizure of Young Worden in Baltimore (engraving)
8667405 Seizure of Young Worden in Baltimore (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seizure of Young Worden in Baltimore)

The "Honest" Counterfeit money speculator (engraving)
8667389 The "Honest" Counterfeit money speculator (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Honest" Counterfeit money speculator)

Portrait of Officer Georges McWatters, late of the Metropolitan Police (engraving)
8667384 Portrait of Officer Georges McWatters, late of the Metropolitan Police (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Officer Georges McWatters)

Allan Pinkerton and George B McClellan, 1850
3507237 Allan Pinkerton and George B McClellan, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Dramatic encounter between fictional detective Holmes and his greatest foe, the criminal Professor Moriarty

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Dramatic encounter between fictional detective Holmes and his greatest foe, the criminal Professor Moriarty

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023. Fictional detective invented by Arthur Conan Doyle

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, 2023. Fictional Belgian detective created by British writer Agatha Christie

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, 2023. Fictional Belgian detective created by British writer Agatha Christie

William J. Burns, Detective - Right, with Jack Wheeler, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William J
William J. Burns, Detective - Right, with Jack Wheeler, 1914. William John Burns was an American private investigator and law enforcement official, known as "America's Sherlock Holmes"

William J. Burns, Detective - Left, with Jack Wheeler, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William J
William J. Burns, Detective - Left, with Jack Wheeler, 1914. William John Burns was an American private investigator and law enforcement official, known as "America's Sherlock Holmes"

Monty the golden retriever dog wearing a hat and sunglasses while smoking a pipe, winner of a best-dressed canine extravaganza at Epsom March 1980

The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem, illustrated by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

1940s tailored suit fashion design illustration

Adam Morfran's Last Case
Henrik Mårtensson

Ex Superintendent George Smith, Special Branch background pictures for Sunday Pictorial Spy Catcher Series taken in Wiltshire and Dorset 3rd April 1963

Dog wearing dark glasses and a trilby hat smoking a pipe

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"Unraveling Mysteries: The Enigmatic World of Detectives" Step into the captivating realm of detectives, where brilliant minds like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot reign supreme. From the pages of classic literature to the silver screen, these iconic characters have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, embodies the quintessential detective with his razor-sharp intellect and uncanny ability to solve even the most perplexing cases. Whether he's donning his signature deerstalker hat or deducing clues from a reverie-like state, Holmes captivates us with his unparalleled brilliance. Intriguing cover illustrations featuring Christie Poirot add another layer to this mysterious world. With his meticulous attention to detail and distinctive mustache, Hercule Poirot brings a touch of elegance to crime-solving. His presence is as unmistakable as the famous book covers that bear his name. Accompanied by Dr. John Watson in their first-class carriage or observed intently by Watson himself, Sherlock Holmes showcases not only keen observation skills but also a deep bond between two friends embarking on thrilling adventures together. Even beyond fiction, real-life detectives leave their mark. Cid Officers disguised as dockers remind us that solving crimes requires dedication and sometimes going undercover for justice's sake. The artistry of Sidney Paget comes alive through illustrations capturing pivotal moments in detective stories such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze. " These images transport us back in time when mysteries unfolded before our eyes alongside Holmes' relentless questioning techniques. Arthur Conan Doyle's words come alive when we imagine Holmes opening a box containing a single cigar or witness Dr. John Watson observing him tirelessly working on intricate puzzles, and is within these small details that we find ourselves immersed in their world – one filled with suspenseful twists and turns at every corner.