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Carry Nation, the Kansas Saloon Smasher, c1900s
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Carry Nation, the Kansas Saloon Smasher, c1900s
Carry Nation, the Kansas Saloon Smasher, c1900s. Carry Nation (1848-1911) was an American temperance campaigner renowned for vandalising saloons with a hatchet. She became a committed opponent of alcohol after the end of her first marriage, to Dr Charles Gloyd, who was an alcoholic
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Carry Nation, the Kansas Saloon Smasher, c1900s - A Fearsome Force for Temperance
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. In this print from the early 1900s, we are introduced to Carry Nation, an American temperance campaigner who left an indelible mark on history. With her stern expression and imposing presence, she holds a hatchet firmly in her hand - a tool that became synonymous with her relentless fight against alcohol. Carry Nation's transformation into a committed opponent of alcohol was fueled by personal experience. After enduring the hardships caused by her first husband's alcoholism, Dr Charles Gloyd, she dedicated herself to eradicating the vice that had torn apart their marriage. Dressed in forbidding attire and donning spectacles that seem to intensify her piercing gaze, Carry Nation exudes determination as she stands before us. Her portrait serves as both a metaphorical representation of her unwavering mission and a historical testament to the power of one woman's conviction. This image captures not only Carry Nation's physical appearance but also reflects the prevailing sentiments of turn-of-the-century America. It speaks volumes about a country grappling with its relationship with alcohol during an era marked by social change and reform movements. As we observe this formidable lady clutching her hatchet tightly, we cannot help but feel both alarm and admiration for Carry Nation's audacious acts. She emerges as an iconic figure whose actions challenged societal norms while igniting conversations about addiction and personal
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