Police Gazette Collection

HORSE RACING, c1882. Famous Trotter Police Gazette Formerly Emma B: The Property of Richard K. Fox, Proprietor of the Police Gazette of New York. Engraving by Currier & Ives, c1882

BARBER SHOP, 19th CENTURY. A sporty barbershop on a rainy day. American newspaper illustration, late 19th century

Fond of Pretty Actresses. Line drawing from the Police Gazette, 1895
DRINKING, 1895. Fond of Pretty Actresses. Line drawing from the Police Gazette, 1895

Cover Of The Police Gazette
United States: 1900 The front cover of the Police Gazette, the most widely read weekly in 1900

Jake Kilrain of Baltimore (right) bets one-thousand dollars on himself against John L
SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. Jake Kilrain of Baltimore (right) bets one-thousand dollars on himself against John L. Sullivan to win their fight 8 July 1889, Sullivans last bare-knuckle fight

Jake Kilrain (left) and John L. Sullivan in the 75-round contest (8 July 1889) at Richburg, Mississippi
SULLIVAN & KILRAIN FIGHT. Jake Kilrain (left) and John L. Sullivan in the 75-round contest (8 July 1889) at Richburg, Mississippi

American wrestler. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1893
EVAN STRANGLER LEWIS. American wrestler. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1893

James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett shakes hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans
CORBETT & SULLIVAN, 1892. James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett shakes hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans, 7 September 1892. Line engraving from the Police Gazette

COLLEGE: OHIO WESLEYAN. Seniors and juniors at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, in a fight. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, late 19th century

DRINKING, 1889. High-Toned Dames Tippling. Respectable Women Dispelling Ennui in a Fashionable New York Dressmaking Parlor. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1889

MALE FACE, 1895. American line engraving from the Police Gazette, 1895

JOHNSTOWN FLOOD, 1889. Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 31 May 1889. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1889

REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS, 1895. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1895

COUPLE WALKING ON BEACH. She knew what comfort meant. How a footlight queen gets around the red-hotness of the temperature, and sets a fashion which the gentlemen think is the finest out

SWIMSUITS, 1892. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1892
SWIMSUITS, 1892. Wood engraving from the " Police Gazette, " 1892

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Step into the world of the Police Gazette: A captivating glimpse into the past, where horse racing reigns supreme and famous trotter Police Gazette, formerly Emma B, steals the show. Picture a sporty barbershop on a rainy day in the 19th century, bustling with activity as captured by an American newspaper illustration. Delve further into scandalous tales like 'A Gay and Lively Honeymoon, ' where Colonel Sumpter's foolish son marries a member of St. Louis' demi-monde society - an intriguing line engraving from 1892. The Police Gazette doesn't shy away from glamour either; it showcases stunning actresses who captivate hearts with their beauty - a fondness clearly displayed in a charming line drawing from 1895. The cover itself is adorned with excitement and anticipation, enticing readers to dive deeper into its pages. But it's not just about glitz and glamor; this publication also covers thrilling bare-knuckle fights that have become legendary in history. Witness Jake Kilrain of Baltimore betting one-thousand dollars on himself against John L. Sullivan in their monumental clash - an intense moment immortalized through contemporary engravings. Speaking of Sullivan, his last bare-knuckle fight against Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi is etched forever within these pages - showcasing their grit and determination through another striking contemporary engraving. The Police Gazette even delves into other sports like wrestling, capturing American wrestlers in action through detailed wood engravings from 1893. And let's not forget James J. 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett shaking hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans - a historic moment brought to life by a remarkable line engraving. Lastly, witness college rivalries unfold as seniors and juniors engage in fierce battles at Ohio Wesleyan University.