Snooping Collection

John Liston / Paul Pry
JOHN LISTON English comedian in the role of Mortons Paul Pry

Was it you I saw last night (colour litho)
3643460 Was it you I saw last night (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Was it you I saw last night? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cartoon, The false shepherd, WW1
Cartoon, The false shepherd, showing a man posing as a shepherd, with a sheepdog and a flock of sheep, making notes on local aircraft activities. Date: 1915

Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? WW1
Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? A German couple and their daughter go for an innocent country walk, but gradually metamorphose into a concrete platform, a camera and a telephone! Date: 1915

Woman with whip on a comic card
Woman with a whip, looking through a window on a comic card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

James II (1633-1701) receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange, engraved by F
KW259863 James II (1633-1701) receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange, engraved by F.A. Heath (engraving) by Ward

Little girl smelling flowers

Man holding small UAV flying machine
Surveillance technology. A man holding a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This device is capable of hovering very quietly above an area under surveillance

Reporter at Work
For some reason, reporters are universally depicted as snooping at keyholes or peeking at peoples private lives

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"Snooping: A Historical Perspective on Curiosity and Intrigue" In the world of espionage, it has always been a captivating endeavor. From John Liston to Paul Pry, individuals have sought to uncover secrets hidden in the shadows. Just like the Lockheed EC-130E Hercules 62-1818, these snoops soared through the skies, collecting information that could change the course of history. The allure is not limited to spies alone; even everyday people find themselves drawn into its mysterious realm. "Was it you I saw last night?" asks a color litho cartoon from yesteryears, hinting at clandestine encounters and covert activities. Whether it be espionage or simply satisfying one's curiosity, it has fascinated us for ages. During World War I, cartoons depicted this art form with humor and wit. A woman brandishing a whip on a comic card symbolized power and control over those who dared pry too far. Meanwhile, another cartoon portrayed a false shepherd leading unsuspecting sheep astray - an allegory for deceptive tactics employed by spies during times of conflict. Snooping transcends time and place; even historical figures like James II found themselves caught up in its web. Engravings depict him receiving news of Prince William III's landing – an event that would forever alter England's destiny. But snooping isn't just about humans seeking information; animals too exhibit their own curious nature. The golden-mantled ground squirrel begs for food in Banff National Park – showcasing how even creatures are enticed by what lies beyond their immediate surroundings. On a lighter note, sometimes they are be as innocent as a little girl smelling flowers with wide-eyed wonderment. It reminds us that curiosity is ingrained within our very essence - driving us to explore our surroundings and seek knowledge beyond what meets the eye. As technology advances, so does our ability to snoop.