Smuggle Collection

WW1 - German anti-British propaganda postcard - Caught and Trapped - a duplicitous British Army Officer is captured by the forces of the Central Powers trying to smuggle a machine gun to his men

Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college
FLO4618844 Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college. Capping a Proctor, or Oxford Bulldogs detecting Brazen Smugglers

Canine Smugglers (litho)
6002558 Canine Smugglers (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canine Smugglers)

A woman hiding illegal bottles of beer under her skirt in special underwear pockets
PNP252069 A woman hiding illegal bottles of beer under her skirt in special underwear pockets during the American Prohibition (1920-33) (coloured photo) by American Photographer

Tirolese Smugglers, 1831 (oil on canvas)
XKH145523 Tirolese Smugglers, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Gensler, Jacob (1808-45); 89x69 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The campaign against Evil Communications
Page showing a series of photographs depicting the elaborate work of the postal censorship during WW1 in Britain: the laboratory where suspicius matter is chemically examined

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: William
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: " William, we would miss you - until I am in the White House." (Hard on Tweed)

North Sea customs search, 1880s C017 / 6834
North Sea customs search. 19th-century artwork of a customs officer searching a fisherman who has landed on a northern European coastline from the North Sea

North Sea liquor smuggling, 1880s C017 / 6831
North Sea liquor smuggling. 19th-century artwork of men in fishing boats trading liquor while out on the open reaches of the North Sea

Resistance Smuggler
A young resistance fighter and his horse are used to smuggle arms and provisions

Arms from America
ARMS FOR SINN FEIN Submarines smuggle weapons and explosives into Ireland for Sinn Fein, sent by sympathisers in the United States

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Smuggling Through Time" Step into a world of clandestine operations and hidden agendas as we explore the captivating history of smuggling. From German anti-British propaganda postcards during WW1 to oil paintings depicting Tirolese smugglers in 1831, this intriguing journey will leave you spellbound. Witness the dramas that unfolded amidst treacherous snowstorms, claiming the lives of ten courageous smugglers who dared to challenge nature's wrath. A vividly colored lithograph reveals the audacity of canine smugglers, proving that even man's best friend can be entangled in forbidden pursuits. Delve deeper into the secrets kept by individuals desperate to evade authorities' watchful eyes. Uncover a scandalous tale of a woman ingeniously concealing illegal bottles of beer under her skirt, utilizing specially designed underwear pockets. Such creativity knows no bounds when it comes to outsmarting those who seek to enforce prohibition. The battle against illicit communications takes center stage with an engraving showcasing "The Dynamite Plot, " shedding light on covert activities aimed at disrupting societal order. Political cartoons from 1876 satirize figures like Tilden and William, highlighting their enviable positions within a system ripe for exploitation. Embark on maritime adventures along the North Sea customs search lines during the 1880s, where liquor smuggling became an art form mastered by cunning individuals seeking profit amidst chaos. Witness baggage surveillance through simulated x-ray technology as authorities strive to stay one step ahead in this exhilarating game of cat and mouse. Finally, meet resistance smugglers who risked everything for noble causes throughout history. These brave souls defied oppressive regimes and fought for justice behind enemy lines, leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. Join us as we unravel tales both thrilling and poignant - stories that shed light on humanity's unyielding desire for freedom and prosperity while navigating perilous paths known only to the smugglers.