Cushion : Tameing i. e. taming a shrew. Or Petruchios patent family be
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Tameing i. e. taming a shrew. Or Petruchios patent family be
Tameing i.e. taming a shrew. Or Petruchios patent family bedstead, gags & thumscrews. Cartoon showing woman restrained in a bed fashioned like a pillory. Her husband sits up in bed beside her, holding a whip and gag. Date 1815. Tameing i.e. taming a shrew. Or Petruchios patent family bedstead, gags & thumscrews. Cartoon showing woman restrained in a bed fashioned like a pillory. Her husband sits up in bed beside her, holding a whip and gag. Date 1815
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Shakespeare Shrew Taming Will I Am
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Taming the Shrew: A Domestic Dispute in Petruchio's Patent Bed, 1815" This intriguing and thought-provoking cartoon, published in 1815, offers a satirical take on Shakespeare's classic play "The Taming of the Shrew." In this image, we witness a scene from Petruchio's household, where his wife, Katherine, is depicted as being "tamed" in a most unusual and unsettling manner. The bedstead in this print resembles a pillory, a punishment device used in medieval Europe to publicly shame and restrain misbehaving individuals. Katherine lies restrained within the confines of this marital bed, her hands and feet bound by ropes, and her mouth gagged with a leather strap. Her husband, Petruchio, sits up in bed, holding both a whip and a gag. The title of the print, "Taming the Shrew: A Domestic Dispute in Petruchio's Patent Bed, 1815," suggests that this depiction is a commentary on the controversial and often violent relationship between Petruchio and Katherine in Shakespeare's play. The use of the term "patent bed" implies that this abusive treatment is a legally sanctioned or even marketed solution to the problem of an unruly wife. This cartoon raises important questions about gender roles, power dynamics, and domestic violence in 19th-century British society. It is a stark reminder of the societal norms and beliefs that allowed such treatment to be considered acceptable, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of using violence or coercion to "tame" a partner. Despite its disturbing subject matter, this print is an invaluable historical artifact that sheds light on the complex and often problematic nature of gender relations during this period. It also underscores the importance of continuing to challenge and question societal norms, and to strive for greater equality and respect in all relationships.
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