Handcuffs Collection (#3)

The Fetter-Room at Millbank (engraving)
XJF488921 The Fetter-Room at Millbank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millbank Prison was a prison in Pimlico, London)

The Arrest of the Carbonari (colour litho)
XOT361283 The Arrest of the Carbonari (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo del Risorgimento, Brescia, Italy; (add.info)

Samson and Delilah
XJL61192 Samson and Delilah by Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610) (follower of); Hospital de Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Shepherds escape form Newgate Prison (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275680 Shepherds escape form Newgate Prison (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Shepherd (1702-24); ); English, out of copyright

Jack Shepperd in Newgate Prison, 1724 (etching) (b / w photo)
XJF275678 Jack Shepperd in Newgate Prison, 1724 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from A Narrative of all the Robberies)

Jack Sheppard, engraved by George White, 1728 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275676 Jack Sheppard, engraved by George White, 1728 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Louis IX (1214-70) prisoner in Egypt, illustration from Bibliotheque des
KW219436 King Louis IX (1214-70) prisoner in Egypt, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Fearfulness, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1592

Black African Policemen in uniform with police whistles, handcuffs handing from belts, and carrying sticks, Natal, South Africa between 1890 and 1920

Tom Mooney In Handcuffs
San Francisco, California: c. 1938 Tom Mooney entering a car wearing handcuffs

Russian Japanese War 1904 - 1905
Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian political prisoners in Siberia being released from their shacklesand given their liberty on condition they that defend their country against the Japanese

France, French Revolution, Long Live Freedom!, 1789
France - 18th century - French Revolution. Long live liberty. Print, 1789

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"Unlocking the Mysteries: A Captivating Journey through Handcuffs" Step back in time to 1904, when Houdini astounded audiences with his daring escapes from handcuffs. The Daily Mirror Challenge became a battleground for Houdini, the amateur prison breaker and handcuff king. Delve into history as you encounter "The Freedman, " a powerful bronze sculpture from 1863 that symbolizes liberation and freedom. Witness the evolution of restraint with "Handcuffs with One Key, " an ingenious creation by Cornelius Frazier in 1936. Explore La Fontaine's fable, "Death and the Unhappy Man, " where handcuffs serve as a metaphor for confinement and despair. Feel the weight of oppression as you examine Stanley Mazur's haunting "Slave Handcuffs" from 1938. Marvel at the special pair that challenged even Houdini himself, forcing him to extract himself using only his wit and skill. Imagine Two Naval Officers being sent to prison, captured forever on an engraved plate from 'Texas Rangers arresting a Mexican outlaw' circa 1880. Transport yourself to London Hippodrome in 1904, where Houdini mesmerized crowds with his awe-inspiring act. Discover how these restraints were not just tools of control but also symbols of defiance against authority. Uncover the consequences of a successful French invasion through an intricately hand-colored engraving published in 1798. Reflect on how they are represent both captivity and triumph over adversity throughout history. In this captivating exhibition, witness firsthand how they have shaped our perception of power, escape, justice, and resilience across centuries. Prepare to be enthralled by their stories – tales woven within cold metal links that bind us together yet hold infinite possibilities for liberation.