Scam Collection

Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph
5308870 Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph taken

False mediums in the stocks
2602569 False mediums in the stocks; (add.info.: False mediums in the stocks - the recommended treatment for the fraudulent mediums who were duping gullible people)

A trick apparatus for giving the appearance of table turning by supernatural forces
2602565 A trick apparatus for giving the appearance of table turning by supernatural forces.; (add.info.: A trick apparatus for giving the appearance of table turning by supernatural forces)

Cartoon making fun of the craze for mediums
2602590 Cartoon making fun of the craze for mediums; (add.info.: Cartoon by John Leech from ''Punch'' making fun of the London craze for mediums, table-turning)

Plight of discredited mediums
2602568 Plight of discredited mediums; (add.info.: John Leech cartoon on the plight of discredited mediums after the exposure of Daniel Douglas Home's frauds)

Cartoon supporting the conviction of a medium
2602567 Cartoon supporting the conviction of a medium; (add.info.: Cartoon supporting the conviction of the medium 'Dr' Monck for duping gullible people with his fraudulent spiritualism)

Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments
FLO4717935 Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Cartoon poking fun at the craze for seances
2602591 Cartoon poking fun at the craze for seances; (add.info.: John Leech cartoon from ''Punch'', London, 1853)

Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning
2602570 Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning; (add.info.: Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning spontaneously)

Voulez-vous de l'or...des diamans.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Voulez-vous de l'or...des diamans.. 1838. Voulez-vous de l'or, voulez-vous de l'argent, voulez-vous des diamans, des millions des milliasses? Approchez, faites vous server [

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Robert Macaire explains how he swindles money out of gullible investors. Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour...j'avais cree une societe au

L'assemblée d'Actionnaires, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'assemblee d'Actionnaires, 1836. - Messieurs, le journal franchement monarchique, que j'ai eu l'honneur de fonder avec vos capitaux et de diriger avec ma probite et mes lumieres

Le Md de chaines de suretés, 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Md de chaines de suretes, 1840. La chaine de surete ainsi nomme par ce qu'elle est un moyen sur de faire savoir que le badaud qui l'achete posse une montre

English gentleman consulting a somniloquist, 18th century
English gentleman consulting a somniloquist in his chambers, 18th century. The sleeping fortune teller lies in a bed in a room decorated with crocodile skin, Egyptian figures and incense burners

English gentleman at the tomb of Petrarchs muse, Laura de Sade, Laure des Noves, in the Chapelle des Sade, convent of the Cordeliers, Avignon. At the tomb of Laura

POPULAR NOVEL "Ricimero, the Mysterious Knight - each dossier a complete story"
6203398 POPULAR NOVEL " Ricimero, the Mysterious Knight - each dossier a complete story" by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); (add.info.: POPULAR NOVEL " Ricimero)

The Arrest Of Famous French Fraudster Teresa Humbert And Her Family In A Modest Apartment In Madrid (Colour Litho)
2798621 The Arrest Of Famous French Fraudster Teresa Humbert And Her Family In A Modest Apartment In Madrid (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Christopher Sly, Taming of the Shrew, c. 1880 (engraving)
702467 Christopher Sly, Taming of the Shrew, c.1880 (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497524 Buying a substitute in the North during the war, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Man collecting a cheque with his dog (colour litho)
3094550 Man collecting a cheque with his dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man collecting a cheque with his dog)

The Dextrous Trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the Suds, pub. 1751 (engraving)
2655352 The Dextrous Trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the Suds, pub. 1751 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Nicholas Hart, the Great Sleeper
Nicholas Hart, known as the Great Sleeper, who slept from 5 to 11 August 1711, though he was suspected of shamming with a view to earning money. Date: 1711

Landscape with Gypsy Fortune-Tellers (pen and w / c on paper)
XKH145204 Landscape with Gypsy Fortune-Tellers (pen and w/c on paper) by Avercamp, Hendrik (1585-1634); 17.8x26 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Street music: organ grinder claimant, 1873
The " nobleman" organ grinder: a claimant to a title whilst on tour through the Irish provinces. Though he refused to name himself

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"Unveiling the Deception: Exploring the Intricate World of Scams through Art and History" Step into a world where deceit lurks in every corner, as depicted in "The Massacre, " a haunting pen and ink artwork that mirrors the sinister nature of scams. Journey back to the 18th century, where an English gentleman consults a somniloquist, delving into the depths of manipulation and trickery. Intrigue awaits at the tomb of Petrarch's muse, Laura, as an English gentleman unravels secrets hidden within this enigmatic setting. Meanwhile, immerse yourself in the captivating pages of "Ricimero, The Mysterious Knight, " a popular novel where each dossier unfolds a complete story filled with scamming schemes. Witness justice prevail as Teresa Humbert and her family are apprehended in their modest Madrid apartment. A color lithograph captures this pivotal moment when fraudsters face their downfall. Transport yourself to Shakespearean times with Christopher Sly from "Taming of the Shrew, " reminding us that even then, scams were woven intricately into society's fabric. Explore how individuals bought substitutes during war times through an etching from 1880-90—a glimpse into desperate measures taken amidst chaos. Discover unexpected partnerships as man collects his cheque accompanied by his loyal dog—an allegory for trustworthiness or another layer to deception? Observe "The Dextrous Trimmer" engraving from 1751—depicting cunning manipulations that leave one submerged in suds. Meet Nicholas Hart—the Great Sleeper—whose slumber conceals more than meets the eye. Delve deeper into his mysterious existence to uncover hidden motives behind apparent innocence. Engage your senses with a mesmerizing landscape featuring Gypsy Fortune-Tellers—a reminder that appearances can be deceiving; they hold secrets waiting to be revealed. Immerse yourself further by exploring street music through an organ grinder claimant in 1873, where melodies mask ulterior motives.