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The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving)
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The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving)
1107239 The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 October 1883.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22210726
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Metropolitan Police Police Scotland Yard
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This engraving takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the intriguing world of The Lost Property Office at Scotland Yard. As we peer into this historical image, we are transported to a time when the Metropolitan Police Department diligently handled lost items in London. The scene depicts a bustling room filled with officers meticulously cataloging and organizing an array of misplaced belongings. From umbrellas and hats to jewelry and books, every item finds its place within this labyrinthine office. The attention to detail is remarkable; each object seems to tell its own story, whispering tales of forgetfulness or unfortunate circumstances. The atmosphere exudes both order and chaos simultaneously – stacks of papers line the desks while officers scurry about with purposeful determination. It is evident that behind these walls lies a treasure trove of forgotten possessions waiting for their rightful owners. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on October 13th, 1883, capturing the imagination of readers who marveled at this hidden corner within Scotland Yard. Now preserved in a private collection but made accessible through Fine Art Finder's print, it serves as a reminder of our human propensity for losing things and our collective desire for order amidst disorder. As we gaze upon this historic artwork by Bridgeman Images, let us ponder not only the material value held within those shelves but also the stories left untold by those who once possessed them.
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