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Canine. Feline Butcher

Canine. Feline Butcher


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Canine. Feline Butcher

An unusual butchers stall in the Marche Saint-Germain - dog-meat and cat-meat offered for sale... Date: jan-Feb 1871

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1871 Butcher Franco Germain Marche Meat Offered Prussian Sale Siege Stall Unusual


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This print titled "Canine. Feline Butcher" takes us back to a unique and unsettling chapter in history. Captured during the Franco-Prussian War's siege of Paris, between January and February 1871, this image showcases an extraordinary sight at the Marche Saint-Germain. Intriguingly unusual, the butcher stall depicted here offers dog-meat and cat-meat for sale. This snapshot provides a glimpse into the desperate circumstances faced by Parisians during this tumultuous time. As resources became scarce due to the prolonged conflict, people were forced to explore alternative sources of sustenance. The photograph serves as a haunting reminder of how war can push humanity to its limits, challenging societal norms and ethical boundaries. It invites contemplation on survival instincts prevailing over conventional moral values when confronted with extreme conditions. Preserved through Mary Evans Prints Online's meticulous archival efforts, this historical artifact sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of wartime life. It prompts reflection on our own relationship with animals and raises questions about cultural practices surrounding food consumption across different eras. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from 1871, let us remember that history is not just composed of grand events but also encompasses these peculiar moments that reveal deeper layers of human existence.

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