Scold Collection

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. Judge Speaks. Judge, holding a paper reading Roosevelt policy

Ducking a Scold - or Duckynge a Scolde. Cartoon showing the medieval practice of ducking women to punish them for a nagging tongue. Date: 1913

Mother scolding her son (colour litho)
3096333 Mother scolding her son (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother scolding her son. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ancient punishments of Newcastle (engraving)
728824 Ancient punishments of Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient punishments of Newcastle - the figure of a man leading a woman who wears)

Quiet Please!, 1937 (screen print)
2622284 Quiet Please!, 1937 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a woman putting her finger to her lips)

Man suffering from gout greeted painfully by a sailor
Man suffering from painful gout in his limbs greeted by a muscular sailor with a strong handshake and a stamp on the foot. Miseries Personal

An Old Woman Scolding in a High Crown d Hat, illustration from
489657 An Old Woman Scolding in a High Crown d Hat, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

Woman scolding her husband (colour litho)
3094175 Woman scolding her husband (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman scolding her husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Anglo-French Question in West Africa, Sierra Leone Market Women (engraving)
1038555 The Anglo-French Question in West Africa, Sierra Leone Market Women (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-French Question in West Africa)

The dream of love (colour photo)
3095451 The dream of love (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dream of love. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Scold, with news of Olivia (coloured engraving)
810270 The Scold, with news of Olivia (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Bumble from Oliver Twist (engraving)
725644 Mrs Bumble from Oliver Twist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bumble from Oliver Twist. Dickens character)

A Reproval (oil on canvas)
CH139942 A Reproval (oil on canvas) by Denneulin, Jules (1835-1904); 88x114 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair
5893727 Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair and being scolded by an old woman)

Coat of Arms with Tumbling Boy, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Coat of Arms with Tumbling Boy, c. 1480/1490

Temptation of the white tree
Jaeyoun Ryu

Ducking a Scold, [April 12, 1803], reissued April 12, 1812

Ducking a Scold, April 12, 1803. April 12, 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Ducking a Scold, April 12, 1803

The Swineherd Scolded and the Rain Poured Down, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Swineherd Scolded and the Rain Poured Down, c1930. An illustration from The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Duchess of Marlborough upbraiding Queen Anne (1665-1714) and Mrs Masham. Artist: Pearson
The Duchess of Marlborough upbraiding Queen Anne (1665-1714) and Mrs Masham. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714, was the second daughter of James II and the sister of Mary II

A Morning Concert, 1865. Artist: Fritz Eltze
A Morning Concert, 1865. A husband nods off to sleep in the front row of a concert. His wife scolds him. A man in the row behind looks to the ceiling, perhaps praying for the concert to end

Dizzys Arithmetic, 1865 Artist: John Tenniel
Dizzys Arithmetic, 1865. Pam remarks Now, then, Youngster, You ve No Call to be a Chalking that Wall; and if You Must do a Sum, You might as well do it Right

John In A Mess, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
John In A Mess, 1864. Britannia says: Put Down That Pen Directly, You Troublesome Boy. A Nice Mess You Have Got Yourself Into

PURITAN PUNISHMENT. A scold, or perhaps just an outspoken woman, is gagged in Puritan New England. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Job Being Scolded by his Wife, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
XIR171845 Job Being Scolded by his Wife, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Vincent, Francois Andre (1746-1816); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

AD: CORTEZ CIGARS, 1919. American advertisement, Weaning Him for Cortez Cigars, 1919

U. S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913
WILSON & MEXICO, 1913. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913

BROTHER AND SISTER. A girl scolding her younger brother for not wearing gloves to go outside in the winter. Wood engraving, 19th century

GAGGED SCOLD, 17th CENTURY. A scold, or perhaps just an opinionated woman, is gagged in Puritan New England. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Market Reports Series - Sugar in Good Demand
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Sugar was in good demand! Two toddlers reach out from their high chairs in vain toward the sugar bowl

Silent Film Still: Golf

THE GIRL AT HOME, 1917. Vivian Martin in a scene from the film

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In this captivating collection of images, the theme of scolding emerges as a powerful force throughout history. From political cartoons to domestic scenes, the act of scolding has transcended time and culture. One striking image depicts Judge Speaks scolding President Taft in 1909. Holding a paper that reads "Roosevelt policy, " the judge admonishes Taft, asserting that he is capable of formulating his own policies, which are undoubtedly good enough for the American people. This illustration captures a moment of tension and critique within the realm of politics. Moving from politics to family dynamics, we encounter an intriguing lithograph titled "Ducking a Scold. " Here, a mother can be seen scolding her son while he cowers under her wrathful gaze. The vivid colors add intensity to this scene, highlighting the power dynamics at play within familial relationships. The historical significance of scolding is further exemplified through artifacts such as "Scolds bridles" dating back to the 17th century. These bridle-like devices were used as instruments of punishment for women who were deemed too outspoken or unruly by society's standards. Such relics serve as reminders of how societal norms have evolved over time. Artistic representations also shed light on various facets of scolding. In "Children Teaching a Cat to Dance, " painted between 1660-1679, we witness children attempting to teach an uncooperative cat how to dance - perhaps under their watchful parent's instruction? This whimsical painting invites contemplation about discipline and guidance in childhood education. Even medical conditions did not escape being associated with scolding; one image portrays a man suffering from gout being painfully greeted by a sailor. It seems that even physical ailments could become subjects for reprimand or mockery. Interestingly, gender roles come into focus with illustrations like "An Old Woman Scolding in a High Crowned Hat" and "Woman Scolding Her Husband.