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Victorian family with drunkard husband
Slide showing a picture of a man and a woman talking with two children. The woman is pointing at a shop with a sign saying Christmas Gin with a man in torn clothes walking past. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Coloured version of George Cruikshanks The Gin Shop, plate 8 Date: 1868
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1868 Cruikshank Drunk Drunkard Intemperance Pointing Slides Talking
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This Victorian-era photograph, taken from a collection of lantern slides dating back to 19th century (Box 366, slides 2012.392 to 2012.402), depicts a heartwrenching scene of a family outing turned sour. The image shows a woman in a elegant Victorian dress, her two young children in tow, engaged in a heated conversation with her husband. The man, dressed in tattered clothes and looking disheveled, walks past them, his gaze fixed on a nearby shop sign that reads "Christmas Gin." The scene is reminiscent of George Cruikshank's famous engraving "The Gin Shop, plate 8," published in 1868, which aimed to shed light on the social issue of intemperance and its devastating effects on families. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles many families faced during the Victorian era, where alcoholism and its consequences were all too common. The woman's expression of concern and disappointment is palpable as she points towards the shop, her children looking on with wide, innocent eyes. The man, oblivious to their distress, continues on his path, succumbing to the allure of the intoxicating substance. The photograph captures a moment of tension and turmoil, offering a glimpse into the complexities of family life during this time period. The juxtaposition of the festive season and the man's addiction to gin adds an extra layer of sadness and desperation to the scene. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life during the Victorian era and the devastating impact of alcoholism on families.
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