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Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters
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Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters
Larger figure representing the industries surrounding the River Thames like the soup boiling factory where bones were used and the knackers yard where injured animals were taken to be slaughtered, these remains were poured into the busy hub where commuters are holding their noses.
1850
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1850 1850s Boiler Bones Community Commuters Conditions Dumped Environment Matters Nose Pollution Pour Poured Pouring Punch Representation Sanitary Sanitation Satire Sewage Smell Smelly Soup Travelling Waste Yard Effluent Odor
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This evocative 1850s cartoon print captures the stark contrast between the bustling industrial activity along the River Thames in London and the unsanitary conditions that accompanied it. In the foreground, commuters on a boat and on the banks hold their noses in disdain as they navigate through the putrid waters. Behind them, the larger figure represents the industries that contributed to the pollution, including a soup boiling factory where animal bones were used and a knackers yard where injured animals were taken to be slaughtered. Their remains were then dumped into the river, creating a cesspool of filth and odor. The satirical image offers a poignant commentary on the living conditions and environmental degradation of the Victorian era. The community's reliance on the Thames for transportation and commerce came at a great cost to their health and wellbeing. The lack of sanitation and sewage systems, coupled with the unregulated disposal of industrial waste, created a breeding ground for disease and illness. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of sanitary matters and the need for progress and innovation in addressing environmental issues. The image is a testament to the resilience of the people of London during a time when the city's waterways were a source of both necessity and danger.
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