Requests Collection

Sherlock Holmes
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes requests the photograph of Irene Adler: she is always THE woman. Date: First published: 1891

Comic postcard, Two women listen to radio - Housewives Choice Date: 20th century

Mediumship - a spirit perplexed 1853
A spirit perplexed. A woman visiting a medium requests she asks the spirit of her deceased husband Augustus where he put the receipt for a repaid claim. Date: 1853

The King on his throne in the House of Lords (engraving)
602733 The King on his throne in the House of Lords (engraving) by Pugh, Edward (1760-1813) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the ancient chapel of St Mary Magdelene, Guildhall (coloured engraving)
609087 Interior of the ancient chapel of St Mary Magdelene, Guildhall (coloured engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Westminster Hall, Law Courts, etc. from the north west (pencil on paper)
602676 View of Westminster Hall, Law Courts, etc. from the north west (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Westminster Hall, Law Courts, etc)

The reader of the Police Gazette. Scotland Yard. London. April 1929

Praying Hands

Handheld police signal, labelled Halt, Polizei, german for Stop! Police

Drawings Prints, Print, Psyche, setting off, Charons boat, ignoring, old man
Drawings and Prints, Print, Plate 25: Psyche setting off in Charons boat, ignoring the old man at left who requests alms, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius

Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897

Drunken Gentleman requesting a clove off a Policeman
Drunken Gentleman in multiple stages of disarray requests a clove from a London Policeman in order to disguise (fat chance!) the evidence that he has been boozing. Date: circa 1890s

Man at bar wanting clove to disguise evidence of his boozing
Drunken gentleman leaning against a bar, requesting the barmaid for a clove to disguise the olfactory evidence of his boozing

Abbey Gatehouse, Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
The 12th century (1130) Abbey Gatehouse, Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The sign requests funds to aid the continued support to local builders employed to maintain and restore the Abbey Gatehouse

Before and After the Election
Before the election, the Candidate is begging the voter on his knees for his vote. Following the election, it is the voter who is on his knees, petitioning his (now) Member of Parliament

Smallpox Vaccination
An elegant Parisian lady requests that she have the smallpox vaccination in her lower limb

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Requests from the Past to Present" Step into the world of requests, where hidden clues and enigmatic tales await. Like Sherlock Holmes, we embark on a journey through time, guided by an array of intriguing hints. In this comic postcard from the 20th century, two women eagerly listen to "Housewives Choice, " their requests for entertainment echoing across the airwaves. Meanwhile, in 1853, a perplexed spirit seeks answers through mediumship – desperate pleas reaching beyond the veil. Even royalty is not immune to requests; behold The King on his throne in the House of Lords. From there, our exploration takes us to St Mary Magdalene's ancient chapel at Guildhall – its colored engraving revealing whispered prayers and heartfelt supplications. As we venture further into London's historical tapestry, a pencil sketch unveils Westminster Hall and Law Courts viewed from the northwest. Here justice prevails as countless pleas are heard within these hallowed walls. But it is not only courts that witness entreaties; an engraving depicts The Dying Baron requesting a final song from his devoted daughters – a poignant scene capturing both love and longing. Turning our attention towards Scotland Yard in April 1929, we find ourselves immersed in crime-solving endeavors. A reader engrossed in Police Gazette peruses pages filled with urgent appeals for assistance – each request carrying hope for resolution. Amongst all these images emerges Praying Hands - an eternal symbol of humble petitions offered up to higher powers. In contrast stands a handheld police signal labeled "Halt" or "Stop. Police" - embodying authority's demand for compliance amidst chaos. From past eras to present times, one thing remains constant: humanity's desire to be heard and understood. These diverse glimpses into history remind us that behind every request lies untold stories yearning for discovery – waiting patiently until someone like you unravels their secrets.