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The New Man by Albert Hall and Orlando Powell
Promotional music sheet for The New Man music hall song of 1895 by Albert Hall and Orlando Powell and sung by Walter Munroe. The illustration shows a man dressed in an apron cleaning and looking after the baby whilst his wife is dressed in breeches. The feminist New Woman, much mocked by masculine traditionalists, came to prominence in the 1890s Date: 1895
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The New Man" by Albert Hall and Orlando Powell: A Vision of Gender Roles Reversed in Victorian England This promotional music sheet for "The New Man" song of 1895, featuring the illustration by Albert Hall and Orlando Powell, offers a glimpse into the shifting social dynamics of the late Victorian era. Sung by the renowned baritone Walter Munroe, this musical piece was undoubtedly a sensation during its time. The captivating illustration on the sheet portrays an unexpected scene: a man, dressed in an apron and engrossed in household chores, looks after a baby while his wife, dressed in breeches, assumes a more traditionally masculine role. This image challenges the rigid gender roles of the time, reflecting the emergence of the New Woman – a figure who defied societal expectations and sought greater independence and emancipation. The New Woman, who came to prominence in the 1890s, was a source of both fascination and derision for many masculine traditionalists. Her emergence signaled a significant shift in societal norms, as women began to demand greater autonomy in various aspects of their lives, including education, employment, and personal relationships. This intriguing piece of theatre and music hall history serves as a reminder of the transformative power of art and culture in shaping societal attitudes and values. The "New Man" music sheet, with its thought-provoking illustration, undoubtedly contributed to the ongoing conversation about gender roles and expectations in Victorian England. Date: 1895 Artist: Albert Hall and Orlando Powell Title: The New Man Singer: Walter Munroe Medium: Music sheet Subject: Gender roles, New Woman, Victorian era, emancipation, theatre, music hall, leisure, enjoyment
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