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A desperate character. A woman detective pupil at the Baker Street school for lady
A desperate character. A woman detective pupil at the Baker Street school for lady sleuths, run by Mr Kersey, in disguise as a man puts the finishing touches to her character in order to further a criminal investigation. Date: 1927
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Media ID 19921594
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Baker Character Crime Criminal Desperate Detective Detectives Disguise Finishing Investigation Kersey Learning Order Pupil Puts Touches 1927
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 23.7cm (7" x 9.3")
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In this evocative photograph from 1927, a determined woman detective pupil, clad in a sleek, concealing trench coat and a fedora pulled low over her eyes, puts the final touches to her disguise at the Baker Street School for Lady Sleuths. Run by the enigmatic Mr. Kersey, who himself disguised as a man, the esteemed institution was dedicated to equipping women with the necessary skills to navigate the male-dominated world of crime and law enforcement. The woman's furrowed brow and intense gaze betray her single-minded focus on the investigation at hand. Her hands, gloved and steady, carefully adjust the details of her disguise, each movement deliberate and calculated. The atmosphere in the dimly lit room is tense, the air thick with anticipation and the weight of responsibility. The 1920s, a time of great social and cultural change, saw an increasing number of women stepping out of their traditional roles and into the world of crime-solving. The Baker Street School for Lady Sleuths provided a sanctuary for these women, offering them the knowledge and training they needed to make their mark in the field. Mr. Kersey, a seasoned detective in his own right, understood the challenges women faced in a male-dominated profession and sought to empower them through education and mentorship. In this photograph, we see the culmination of his efforts - a woman on the brink of making a difference, ready to take on the criminal underworld with the skills and determination honed at the Baker Street School for Lady Sleuths.
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