S is for Sherlock Holmes
Since Sherlock Holmes first captured the public’s imagination in 1887, he has been reimagined in countless ways.
Here are just a few examples of how Holmes has been interpreted for each new generation. Visit the Arthur Conan Doyle Room on the 5th floor for many more.
Illustration for “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box”, 1893
Sidney Paget, 1860-1908
1893
Pen & ink and wash drawing
Arthur Conan Doyle Collection
As illustrator for the earliest Holmes stories in Strand Magazine, Sidney Paget was largely
responsible for shaping the classic image of the characters.
Explore more!
Discover more materials from the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection in our past virtual exhibits: Adventures with Sherlock Holmes, Sidney Paget: Iconic illustrator of Sherlock Holmes, A Case of Considerable Interest: Treasures from the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, and Footprints of the Hound.
You can also explore more items in our flickr gallery below:
Video
In this video, Peggy Perdue, curator of the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, shares more Sherlockian treasures from the collection.