Tarred Collection

Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle (b / w photo)
6005850 Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle)

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering
479181 The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering, 1774 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dawe, Philip (c.1750-85); 37.8 x 27 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

A countryman tarred and feathered (engraving)
654837 A countryman tarred and feathered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A countryman tarred and feathered)

An American Editor (Mr Ambrose Kimball) riding the Rail (engraving)
2773612 An American Editor (Mr Ambrose Kimball) riding the Rail (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An American Editor (Mr Ambrose Kimball) riding the Rail

John Malcolm, British Commissioner, tarred and feathered, 25 January 1774 (colour litho)
2800720 John Malcolm, British Commissioner, tarred and feathered, 25 January 1774 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Malcolm)

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering, pub. 1774 (engraving)
2655349 The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering, pub. 1774 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A countryman tarred and feathered, illustration from Cassells History of the United
3786121 A countryman tarred and feathered, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

Tarred Nautical rope and pulley, San Francisco, California, USA

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Coach in Matoppos
Black and white lantern Slide of Coach in Matoppos - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - view in Matoppos
Black and white lantern Slide of View in Matoppos - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection

Bostonians Paying Excise-Man Tarring & Feathering
Artokoloro

A Countryman Tarred and Feathered, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Picture No. 10761833
Namibia - traffic sign in the Namib Desert ist of Lderitz at the tarred road B 4 Date:

Picture No. 10761321
Namibia - The B4 tarred road at the edge of the typical coastal fog that moves inland from the inhospitable coast Date:

A Countryman Tarred and Feathered, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Whiskey Rebellion
A tax collector is tarred and feathered in Pennsylvania during the Whiskey Rebellion against liquor tax

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"Tarred: A Historical Practice of Public Shaming and Resistance" In the late 18th century, a powerful form of public humiliation known as tarring and feathering emerged as a means of protest and resistance. One such event captured in lithographs like "The Bostonians Paying the Exciseman, or Tarring & Feathering" depicted the anger and defiance of American colonists against British taxation. This practice involved covering individuals with hot tar and then applying feathers to their bodies, turning them into grotesque figures that were paraded through town squares. The aim was not only to shame but also to send a clear message to those who dared challenge authority. Across continents, similar acts took place. In Donegal, Ireland, fisher folk using traditional boats called curraghs faced this punishment for defying local customs or regulations. It served as a stark reminder that even in remote communities, dissent would not be tolerated. Not limited to commoners alone, even high-ranking officials fell victim to this brutal treatment. John Malcolm, a British Commissioner during colonial times found himself tarred and feathered on January 25th, 1774. This act demonstrated that no one was exempt from the wrath of an outraged populace. As time went on, other forms of public shaming gained popularity. "Riding the rail, " depicted in engravings like "An American Editor (Mr Ambrose Kimball) riding the Rail, " involved strapping someone onto wooden beams before being carried through town while jeered at by onlookers. While these practices may seem barbaric today, they symbolize an era when people felt compelled to take drastic measures against perceived injustices. These images serve as reminders of our collective history - both its triumphs and its darker moments - urging us never to forget how far we have come in our pursuit of justice and equality.