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Temperance Tale - The Bottle part 1
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Temperance Tale - The Bottle part 1
Coloured lantern slide from a series entitled Bottle. In this slide, a drunken man sits at home with his family - three young children and his wife. Slide number 2 of Box 195 entitled Curtains & Flags Date: circa 1911
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Bottle Drunken Sits Slides Tale Temperance 1922
EDITORS COMMENTS
This coloured lantern slide, titled "Temperance Tale - The Bottle, Part 1," is a poignant depiction of the destructive effects of alcoholism on a family from the early 1910s. The image is part of a series entitled "Bottle," and this particular slide is identified as Slide Number 2 of Box 195, with the date circa 1911. In the photograph, a drunken man sits dejectedly at home, surrounded by his disappointed family. His three young children gaze at him with wide, curious eyes, while his wife looks on with a mixture of sadness and frustration. The room is dimly lit, with curtains drawn and flags hanging from the ceiling, adding to the somber mood. The man's bottle of alcohol lies empty on the table, a reminder of his addiction and the toll it has taken on his loved ones. The Temperance Movement, which advocated for the prohibition of alcohol, gained significant momentum during this era. This lantern slide is a powerful visual representation of the movement's message, highlighting the negative consequences of excessive drinking on families and communities. The use of coloured lantern slides like this one was a popular means of spreading awareness and education during the 1910s and 1920s, making this an important historical artifact. This intriguing piece of social history invites us to reflect on the past and the ongoing struggle against addiction and its impact on families and communities.
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