Eavesdrop Collection

Curiosity, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1892
BAL8679 Curiosity, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1892 by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Thisbe
WH48469 Thisbe by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Young rabbit hiding in grass, Okunoshima Rabbit island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of Themselves
BAL42838 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of Themselves, 1835 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: E.H.L)

The Warrant, 1890 (w / c)
6198468 The Warrant, 1890 (w/c) by Hay, George (1831-1913); 29.9x39.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, or, Listen rs seldom hear good of themselves
708889 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, or, Listen rs seldom hear good of themselves, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Bald Man Looking Out

Man and Woman Looking Past a Curtain

Closeup of Man Looking Through Binoculars

Man Wearing a Fedora

Doney ears, Ireland
A donkeys ears poke over a corrugated iron fence outside a cottage in Country Clare, Ireland. Date: 1990

Cartoon, The new Fraulein, WW1
Cartoon, The new Fraulein. An elderly French man asks his two granddaughters what they think of the new Fraulein (presumably their governess)

Illustration, The Twelve Huntsmen -- There was a Servant who favoured the Huntsmen, and who overheard the Lions advice to the King. Date: 1909

The visit of Dr Syntax to the widow hopeful at York
Dr Syntax talks to the hopeful widow whilst a gentleman eavesdrops on their conversation behind a screen

An early warning radar and listening station on the moors above Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK
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"Curiosity, from the Pears Annual, Christmas 1892: Eavesdrop and Unravel Hidden Secrets" Step into a world of intrigue as we explore the art of eavesdropping. From the mischievous young rabbit hiding in grass on Okunoshima Rabbit Island to the enchanting illustrations of "A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves, " listeners seldom hear good of themselves. Transport yourself back to 1890 with "The Warrant, " where whispers behind closed doors hold untold mysteries. Like Thisbe peering through a crack in the wall, we invite you to become a silent observer, discovering hidden truths. Behold the bald man looking out onto an unsuspecting world; his watchful eyes capturing every whispered word. Join him as he peers through binoculars, uncovering secrets that lie just beyond our reach. Intrigue deepens as a man wearing a fedora becomes entangled in a web of clandestine conversations. What secrets does he seek? What stories unfold within his listening ears? Journey to Doney ears in Ireland and immerse yourself in tales carried by the wind - whispers that reveal ancient legends and forgotten histories. Even during times of war, eavesdropping takes center stage. Witness The New Fraulein cartoon during World War I, where information is power and knowledge can change destinies. Eavesdropping holds countless possibilities - from unraveling mysteries to understanding human nature's complex tapestry. It allows us glimpses into private moments that shape our lives and those around us. So embrace your curiosity and embark on this captivating journey into hidden realms; for when we eavesdrop with intent, we unlock stories waiting patiently to be heard.