Mattias Boström
@mattias221b.bsky.social
Interested in Sherlock Holmes and Conan Doyle. Author of “From Holmes to Sherlock”. Member of the Baker Street Irregulars.
Isn’t this just delightful! Someone read a nonfiction book about Miss Marple and referenced "From Holmes to Sherlock"—as if my book were the wise old relative in a new generation of books. I love the thought of FHTS sitting in a rocking chair, nodding approvingly at its younger counterparts.
February 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Isn’t this just delightful! Someone read a nonfiction book about Miss Marple and referenced "From Holmes to Sherlock"—as if my book were the wise old relative in a new generation of books. I love the thought of FHTS sitting in a rocking chair, nodding approvingly at its younger counterparts.
In Feb 1909, Puck magazine published this political cartoon by Louis M. Glackens. It plays on President Roosevelt’s fresh criticism of Congress, accusing members of abusing power for personal gain. As a leading satirical magazine, Puck often exposed corruption and privilege in U.S. politics.
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In Feb 1909, Puck magazine published this political cartoon by Louis M. Glackens. It plays on President Roosevelt’s fresh criticism of Congress, accusing members of abusing power for personal gain. As a leading satirical magazine, Puck often exposed corruption and privilege in U.S. politics.
From "In Which Hearts Lead: A Book of Rhymes," by John Lenord Merrill, Jr., published in New York, 1897.
February 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
From "In Which Hearts Lead: A Book of Rhymes," by John Lenord Merrill, Jr., published in New York, 1897.
In the March 1981 issue of Driver, "the traffic safety magazine for the military driver," Jeri Rood wrote a 7-page educational pastiche, The Adventure of the Damp Street. It featured 11 photos showing theater director and educator Stuart Campbell as Holmes and photographer Cliff Munkacsy as Watson.
February 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In the March 1981 issue of Driver, "the traffic safety magazine for the military driver," Jeri Rood wrote a 7-page educational pastiche, The Adventure of the Damp Street. It featured 11 photos showing theater director and educator Stuart Campbell as Holmes and photographer Cliff Munkacsy as Watson.
In 1961, the Police and Sheriffs Association of North America recommended that officers read Sherlock Holmes stories to sharpen their powers of observation. This advice comes from "The Policeman's Handbook of Law: Especially Written for Law Enforcement Officers."
February 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In 1961, the Police and Sheriffs Association of North America recommended that officers read Sherlock Holmes stories to sharpen their powers of observation. This advice comes from "The Policeman's Handbook of Law: Especially Written for Law Enforcement Officers."
Charles "Bart" Bartholomew (1869–1949) was best known for his political cartoons, both local and international, which appeared on the front page of the Minneapolis Journal at the turn of the 20th century. His cartoon from November 3, 1899, focused on British authors and the Boer War.
February 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Charles "Bart" Bartholomew (1869–1949) was best known for his political cartoons, both local and international, which appeared on the front page of the Minneapolis Journal at the turn of the 20th century. His cartoon from November 3, 1899, focused on British authors and the Boer War.
The signature on this cartoon from Life magazine (December 2, 1909) appears to be 'H. B. Levering.' Albert Levering, a well-known cartoonist who also contributed to Life, shares the surname, but I haven't been able to determine if they might be related.
February 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The signature on this cartoon from Life magazine (December 2, 1909) appears to be 'H. B. Levering.' Albert Levering, a well-known cartoonist who also contributed to Life, shares the surname, but I haven't been able to determine if they might be related.
Advertisement for Sterling 7-point gum from The Judge magazine, dated September 25, 1915. The comic strip features Holmes and Watson (I've divided it into sections for easier reading).
February 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Advertisement for Sterling 7-point gum from The Judge magazine, dated September 25, 1915. The comic strip features Holmes and Watson (I've divided it into sections for easier reading).
Conan Doyle's "pâté de foie gras" quote is often cited to illustrate his feelings about Holmes in the 1890s. However, the source is less widely known—a letter written to his friend and fellow author David Christie Murray. The letter was published in Christie Murray's posthumous Recollections (1908).
February 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Conan Doyle's "pâté de foie gras" quote is often cited to illustrate his feelings about Holmes in the 1890s. However, the source is less widely known—a letter written to his friend and fellow author David Christie Murray. The letter was published in Christie Murray's posthumous Recollections (1908).
The American writer Eugene Field (1850–1895), known as the "poet of childhood," was an admirer of Conan Doyle's work. He attended Doyle's first lecture in Chicago on October 12, 1894—a day made memorable when Field gifted Doyle a copy of "A Second Book of Verse" and composed a verse in his honor.
February 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The American writer Eugene Field (1850–1895), known as the "poet of childhood," was an admirer of Conan Doyle's work. He attended Doyle's first lecture in Chicago on October 12, 1894—a day made memorable when Field gifted Doyle a copy of "A Second Book of Verse" and composed a verse in his honor.
In June 1905, The Metropolitan Magazine announced a "prize story contest," inviting readers to offer advice to the main character of a new detective series. The announcement featured an illustration of Sherlock Holmes—but I need your help. Where have I seen this illustration before? Who created it?
February 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In June 1905, The Metropolitan Magazine announced a "prize story contest," inviting readers to offer advice to the main character of a new detective series. The announcement featured an illustration of Sherlock Holmes—but I need your help. Where have I seen this illustration before? Who created it?
The Dutch Treat Club, a NYC society of artists, writers, and performers founded in 1905, featured this illustration by Frederic Dorr Steele in its 1930 yearbook. The artwork depicts Sherlock Holmes attending one of the Club's lunches.
February 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The Dutch Treat Club, a NYC society of artists, writers, and performers founded in 1905, featured this illustration by Frederic Dorr Steele in its 1930 yearbook. The artwork depicts Sherlock Holmes attending one of the Club's lunches.
The American film distributor and production company Educational Pictures was best known for its various comedy series. In their 1922–1923 season program, they showcased the British films starring Eille Norwood as Sherlock Holmes.
February 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The American film distributor and production company Educational Pictures was best known for its various comedy series. In their 1922–1923 season program, they showcased the British films starring Eille Norwood as Sherlock Holmes.
"To Sherlock Holmes she is always THE woman" is an example of article usage in the 1899 book "A Manual of English Pronunciation & Grammar for the Use of Dutch Students." The book includes nearly 250 quotes from Conan Doyle, among other authors, to illustrate various aspects of the English language.
February 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
"To Sherlock Holmes she is always THE woman" is an example of article usage in the 1899 book "A Manual of English Pronunciation & Grammar for the Use of Dutch Students." The book includes nearly 250 quotes from Conan Doyle, among other authors, to illustrate various aspects of the English language.
In 1932, the US Senate wanted to limit commercial radio advertising, e.g. by limiting it to a simple statement of sponsorship of the program. The advertising agencies protested, among them the one that produced the Sherlock Holmes series. During 1931 they received 300,000 letters from the listeners!
February 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In 1932, the US Senate wanted to limit commercial radio advertising, e.g. by limiting it to a simple statement of sponsorship of the program. The advertising agencies protested, among them the one that produced the Sherlock Holmes series. During 1931 they received 300,000 letters from the listeners!
I can't change the world's challenges, but I can spread a little joy among my fellow Sherlockians. That's why I have started to share fun and interesting Holmes content on Facebook and Bluesky daily. It's a small gesture, but I hope it brings a smile and a sense of connection to those who see it.
February 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I can't change the world's challenges, but I can spread a little joy among my fellow Sherlockians. That's why I have started to share fun and interesting Holmes content on Facebook and Bluesky daily. It's a small gesture, but I hope it brings a smile and a sense of connection to those who see it.
In 1937, New York Times hailed The Three Garridebs as “the most ambitious experiment in tele-showmanship so far attempted in the air over New York.” Television was still in its infancy and few could watch the broadcast. Here’s a rare photo: Arthur Maitland as John Garrideb, Louis Hector as Holmes.
February 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In 1937, New York Times hailed The Three Garridebs as “the most ambitious experiment in tele-showmanship so far attempted in the air over New York.” Television was still in its infancy and few could watch the broadcast. Here’s a rare photo: Arthur Maitland as John Garrideb, Louis Hector as Holmes.
I can’t help but feel the waves of literary history wash over me when I read a letter from Robert Louis Stevenson to Arthur Conan Doyle. (This is from "The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson to His Family and Friends," 1901.)
February 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I can’t help but feel the waves of literary history wash over me when I read a letter from Robert Louis Stevenson to Arthur Conan Doyle. (This is from "The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson to His Family and Friends," 1901.)
My daughters play an iPad game called Avatar World. I noticed this scene at the movie studio in the game.
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
My daughters play an iPad game called Avatar World. I noticed this scene at the movie studio in the game.
Regarding the name “Forrest Holger-Madsen,” this is what the legendary Danish Sherlockian A. D. Henriksen wrote in the September 1971 issue of The Baker Street Journal.
February 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Regarding the name “Forrest Holger-Madsen,” this is what the legendary Danish Sherlockian A. D. Henriksen wrote in the September 1971 issue of The Baker Street Journal.
In 1908, Danish actor Holger Madsen played Raffles in two Sherlock Holmes films. He later added a hyphen to his name. But in many modern sources (back to the 1940s) he is called Forrest Holger-Madsen, because of a misunderstanding of a caption from 1936. In Danish, “forrest” means “in the front”.
February 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In 1908, Danish actor Holger Madsen played Raffles in two Sherlock Holmes films. He later added a hyphen to his name. But in many modern sources (back to the 1940s) he is called Forrest Holger-Madsen, because of a misunderstanding of a caption from 1936. In Danish, “forrest” means “in the front”.
Lovely illustration by Frederick Dorr Steele for Richard Harding Davis's novel "In the Fog" (1901), two years before Steele started illustrating "The Return of Sherlock Holmes".
February 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Lovely illustration by Frederick Dorr Steele for Richard Harding Davis's novel "In the Fog" (1901), two years before Steele started illustrating "The Return of Sherlock Holmes".
In 1901–1902, during William Gillette's Sherlock Holmes run at London's Lyceum Theatre, an unexpected performer often appeared in the second act—a cat named Tom. Once a stray taken in by Henry Irving, Tom would make himself comfortable on Holmes's lap, curled in the folds of his dressing gown.
February 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In 1901–1902, during William Gillette's Sherlock Holmes run at London's Lyceum Theatre, an unexpected performer often appeared in the second act—a cat named Tom. Once a stray taken in by Henry Irving, Tom would make himself comfortable on Holmes's lap, curled in the folds of his dressing gown.
In January 1902, Conan Doyle's book "The War in South Africa: Its Cause and Conduct" was published. Here is Life magazine's American perspective on the work, as featured in its May 1, 1902 issue.
February 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In January 1902, Conan Doyle's book "The War in South Africa: Its Cause and Conduct" was published. Here is Life magazine's American perspective on the work, as featured in its May 1, 1902 issue.
It is noteworthy how popular the Danish Sherlock Holmes films from around 1908–1909 became in the United States. Some of these films (from Nordisk Film) featured Viggo Larsen as Sherlock Holmes and Holger Madsen as Raffles. (The Moving Picture World, Feb 6, 1909)
February 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It is noteworthy how popular the Danish Sherlock Holmes films from around 1908–1909 became in the United States. Some of these films (from Nordisk Film) featured Viggo Larsen as Sherlock Holmes and Holger Madsen as Raffles. (The Moving Picture World, Feb 6, 1909)