Customs Officer Collection

A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century
5310757 A cartoon depicting a drunken mate who is confronted by a Customs Officer, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1873); Universal History Archive/UIG

Drunk being confronted, 1850
3478395 Drunk being confronted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting drunk being confronted by a Custom's Officer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Here John Pigott is posed before a depiction of the harbor of Hamilton, the two sloops alluding to his position as customs collector

Customs Shed, 1875-1876. Creator: James Wells Champney
Customs Shed, 1875-1876

Gen. Robert Smalls, Collector or Customs... (1899?). Creator: Unknown
Gen. Robert Smalls, Collector or Customs... (1899?)

Col. John H. Deveaux, collector of customs, Savannah, Ga. (1899?). Creator: Unknown
Col. John H. Deveaux, collector of customs, Savannah, Ga. (1899?)

P. H. A. Braxton, 1887. Creator: Unknown
P. H. A. Braxton, 1887. African-American preacher and politician Patrick Henry Alexander Braxton was pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Baltimore

Portrait of Charles-Marin de La Haye des Fossés, Customs officer of the King (1736-1790), 1773
Portrait of Charles-Marin de La Haye des Fosses, Customs officer of the King (1736-1790), 1773

Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought... before entering El Paso, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining goods bought in Juarez, Mexico before entering El Paso, Texas

Plant quarantine inspector examining baggage brought into the US, Glendale, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspector examining baggage brought into the United States by plane from Mexico. Glendale, California

Unloading baggage for inspection...plane from Mexico, Glendale Airport, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Unloading baggage for inspection after arrival of plane from Mexico. Glendale Airport, California

Plant quarantine inspectors examining baggage from Mexico, Glendale Airport, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining baggage from Mexico for injurious insects. Glendale Airport, California

Plant quarantine inspectors examining plane at the Glendale Airport, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining plane at the Glendale Airport, California

Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Six naval officers, full-length portrait, standing on deck of ship, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Six naval officers, full-length portrait, standing on deck of ship, 1894 or 1895

A Surprise in the Luggage, from a series of illustrations of children
488420 A Surprise in the Luggage, from a series of illustrations of children, produced as promotional cards for the Bon MarcheDepartment Store in Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

Le Havre (chromolitho)
2782581 Le Havre (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Havre. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

A new method of macaroni making, as practiced in Boston, c. 1836 (litho)
AQS332041 A new method of macaroni making, as practiced in Boston, c.1836 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33.6x25.7 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Hore Browse Trist, 1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Hore Browse Trist, 1798

Little Carol Melhuish, of Bracknell, can t talk yet, but that look in her eyes says: " Fireworks for Carol, Mummy?" Sister Vanessa, 3, looks on. October 1959 P029069

Little Carol Melhuish, of Bracknell, can t talk yet, but that look in her eyes says: " Fireworks for Carol, Mummy?" Sister Vanessa, 3, looks on. October 1959 P029069

He wanted to be alone but apprentice Willie Morgan, of 52, Porterfield Road, Renfrew, had to undergo the traditional frolic when he became a journeyman cooper in Glasgow, Scotland

Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Masaniello (1622-1647) Italian fisherman who became leader of the revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in Naples

Customs Officers Examining Motor Cars at Southampton, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Customs officers examining passengers baggage at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, 1937. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

Long Room in the Custom House. Payment of the Customs, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Long Room in the Custom House. Payment of the Customs, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Custom-House Officer, Japan, 19th century

North Sea customs search, 1880s C017 / 6834
North Sea customs search. 19th-century artwork of a customs officer searching a fisherman who has landed on a northern European coastline from the North Sea

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"Unveiling the Intrigue: The Tragic Tale of a Customs Officer" In this captivating lithograph, we witness the shocking murder of a French customs official by the hands of the Chinese. The vibrant colors bring to life the intensity and drama surrounding this unfortunate event. Amidst such darkness, let us divert our attention to a lighter scene depicted in another illustration from a series dedicated to children. "A Surprise in the Luggage" showcases innocent curiosity as young ones stumble upon unexpected treasures during their encounter with customs officers. Le Havre, portrayed in exquisite chromolitho style, transports us to bustling port city scenes where diligent customs officers diligently carry out their duties amidst busy maritime activities. Their watchful eyes ensure that goods flow smoothly while maintaining order and security. Traveling back in time through an intriguing lithograph from 1836, we discover Boston's unique method of macaroni making. Here, customs officers play an essential role in safeguarding culinary traditions and ensuring compliance with regulations even within gastronomic realms. Delving further into history, we encounter Hore Browse Trist - a figure shrouded in mystery brought forth by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé's artistic prowess. This depiction invites contemplation on how customs officials have long been intertwined with enigmatic characters who shape destinies behind closed doors. The year is 1647 when Masaniello Harangues the Populace of Naples - an iconic moment captured by an unknown artist in 1890. Amidst political upheaval and social unrest, brave customs officers stand firm as guardians of law and order amidst chaos. Fast forward to Southampton in 1937; motor cars become subjects for scrutiny by vigilant customs officers at ports - safeguarding against smuggling attempts while facilitating legitimate trade and travel across borders. Meanwhile, at Le Bourget Airport Paris also in 1937; passengers' baggage undergoes meticulous examination under the watchful eyes of customs officers.