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Full page from Punch magazine - July 12, 1856 - featuring an article - Rude Questions to a Wife. Date: 1856
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This full-page print from the July 12, 1856 issue of Punch magazine showcases an article titled "Rude Questions to a Wife." Punch, a popular British satirical weekly publication, was known for its humorous illustrations and biting commentary on social issues of the time. In this particular piece, the magazine pokes fun at the common marital dynamic of husbands asking their wives intrusive and impolite questions. The illustration depicts a husband, dressed in a suit and top hat, sitting at a table with a visibly frustrated wife. He leans forward, pen in hand, as he quizzes her about her whereabouts, her spending habits, and her social engagements. The wife, with a scowl on her face and her hands on her hips, responds with sarcasm and exasperation. The caption above the image reads, "Rude Questions to a Wife," and below it, the magazine offers a list of sample questions that husbands might ask their wives, such as "Have you been to the baker's?" "Have you been to the milliner's?" "Have you been to the butcher's?" "Have you been to the grocer's?" "Have you been to the pawnbroker's?" "Have you been to the public-house?" "Have you been to the play?" "Have you been to the theatre?" "Have you been to the circus?" "Have you been to the ball?" "Have you been to the opera?" The article and illustration reflect the societal norms of the time, where wives were expected to be subservient to their husbands and answer to their every question. However, Punch's satirical take on the situation highlights the potential for frustration and dissatisfaction that could arise from such a dynamic. The print serves as a humorous reminder of the complexities and challenges of marriage in the mid-19th century.
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