Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, 1815
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Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, 1815
Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub. London 1815 (hand coloured engraving)
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Media ID 15142064
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Canopy Chaos English School 19th Century Hand Coloured Engraving Husband Pillory Restrained Stocks Whip Bondage Four Poster Historica Graphica Collection Thumbscrew
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Captured within this hand-coloured engraving from the 19th century, we witness a scene of both chaos and satire. Entitled 'Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews', this print offers a glimpse into an English household where the dynamics between husband and wife are humorously exaggerated. The caricatured figures depict a man, presumably the husband, and his restrained wife. The bedstead stands tall with its intricate canopy, symbolizing their marital union. However, it is not just an ordinary bed; it becomes a tool for control as ropes bind the woman's limbs to restrict her movement. Satirical elements such as gags and thumbscrews further emphasize the power dynamic at play here. The man holds a whip while standing beside various instruments of punishment like stocks and pillory – all suggesting his attempts to assert dominance over his spouse. This illustration serves as social commentary on gender roles during that era. It highlights how some husbands sought to subdue their wives through physical means rather than fostering equal partnerships. As part of the Historica Graphica Collection, this print captures an important aspect of 19th-century English society. It reminds us of how societal norms have evolved over time in terms of marriage dynamics and gender equality.
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