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Cartoon, 1860, when the leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton near Taunton, Somerset, which scandalised Victorian England, proposed going to America
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Cartoon, 1860, when the leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton near Taunton, Somerset, which scandalised Victorian England, proposed going to America
5308871 Cartoon, 1860, when the leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton near Taunton, Somerset, which scandalised Victorian England, proposed going to America; (add.info.: Cartoon, 1860, when the leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton near Taunton, Somerset, which scandalised Victorian England, proposed going to America
01/02/1860); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38181574
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1860 Scandal Somerset Zoomorphic
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This satirical cartoon from 1860 captures the scandalous proposal of the leader of a pseudo-religious community in Spaxton, Somerset to move to America. The drawing, filled with scathing satire and zoomorphic imagery, reflects the shock and outrage that this announcement caused in Victorian England.
The leader's decision to uproot his followers and seek a new life across the Atlantic was met with disbelief and condemnation by society at the time. The cartoonist expertly conveys the absurdity of such a drastic move, highlighting the ridiculousness of their beliefs and practices.
Through clever illustration and sharp wit, this piece serves as a snapshot of 19th century British culture and attitudes towards unconventional religious groups. It sheds light on the power dynamics within communities like these, where leaders could manipulate their followers for personal gain.
As we look back on this historical moment through this print, we are reminded of how easily people can be swayed by charismatic figures and false promises. The legacy of this pseudo-religious community lives on in infamy, immortalized in this timeless work of art.
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