Greetings Card : 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
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating collection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Taming of the Shrew: Petruchio's Patent Family Bedstead" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This humorous and timeless design showcases the famous scene from Shakespeare's classic play, where Petruchio's bed is depicted as a peculiar contraption with gags and thumscrews. Add a touch of literary wit and humor to your correspondence with this beautifully printed card, perfect for anniversaries or any special occasion where a unique and thoughtful message is in order. Let the story of Petruchio and Katherine's unconventional love story be the talk of your friends and family.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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