Shifty Collection

James Napper Tandy
JAMES NAPPER TANDY Irish Revolutionary. Co-founder of the United Irishmen (1791) with Wolfe Tone and Thomas Russell

Platform of Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
Central Line series. A variety of passengers awaiting their train on the platform at Bank - Two jolly gents (with round faces and round bellies)

Press photographer with hidden camera in his hat
A rather shifty looking press photographer cunningly conceals a camera behind his hat with the lens poking through a convenient hole. Date: 1914

Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste
Poster for Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste (The Juggler Comedian)

Prisoners / Old Bailey
Prisoners await their turn at the passage and stairs leading to the dock in the Old Bailey

London Labour and the London Poor, 1850
3331124 London Labour and the London Poor, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration from 'London Labour and the London Poor' by Henry Mayhew (1812-1887) an English social researcher, journalist

Philippines - Pirates
Balani pirates, based in Jolo - a volcanic island in the southwest Philippines. It is located in the Sulu Archipelago, between Borneo and Mindanao

The Fall Guy by James Gleason and George Abbott (Eltinge Theatre, New York on 10th March 1925). First produced in England at the Apollo Theatre, on 20th September 1926

People We Don t Envy: No. 1: The first German salesman
People We Don t Envy: No.1: The first German commercial traveller in England after the war. An imagined senario featured in The Bystander in 1915

WWI - German State Major at Lille Date: 1914

Street Character from the East End of London by Phil May. Date: circa 1890s

Joseph Gillis Biggar / Spy
JOSEPH GILLIS BIGGAR Irish statesman Date: 1828 - 1890

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Jack-Daw
Jack-Daw (Mr John Dawkins, Junior) Looking rather shifty as he passes a stolen notice on the fence onto which he casts the shadow of a Jackdaw bird, a bird known for its thievish nature

Gipsy Cad 1973
A middle-aged gipsy, smoking, with one hand tucked into his belt

Comm. Dell arte / Cassandre
Comm.Dell arte/Cassandre

THE SMART SET 1913
Shifty-looking gentleman wears a double-breasted waisted overcoat with velvet collar & pocket flaps, wing collar & bow tie, spats, rakish top hat & a silver topped cane

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Mysterious World of 'Shifty'" Step into a captivating journey through time and intrigue as we explore the enigmatic life of 'Shifty. ' From James Napper Tandy's clandestine activities to the secrets hidden beneath the Platform of Notting Hill Gate Underground Station, this tale will leave you spellbound. Picture Crokett - Le Jongleur Humoriste, masterfully weaving his tricks while concealing an even greater mystery. Meanwhile, prisoners at Old Bailey exchange shifty glances, their true intentions veiled from prying eyes. A press photographer dons a hat with a hidden camera, capturing moments that reveal more than meets the eye. In The Fall Guy by James Gleason and George Abbott, deception lurks in every corner as characters navigate treacherous paths. Discover People We Don't Envy: No. 1 – The first German salesman; his shady dealings raise eyebrows and suspicions alike. Uncover the untold stories of WWI's German State Major and Philippines' notorious pirates who thrived on secrecy. Meet a street character from London's East End by Phil May – an embodiment charm that captivates passersby with tales only whispered in dark corners. Delve into Joseph Gillis Biggar's double life as both spy and informant – his shadowy existence forever etched in history. Finally, witness artistry take shape through shadow drawing by C. H. Bennett; Jack-Daw reveals hidden truths lurking within intricate lines and shapes. In this world where nothing is what it seems, 'shifty' becomes synonymous with intrigue and fascination. Join us on this captivating journey where secrets are unveiled one layer at a time – revealing a tapestry woven with threads of mystery.