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Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, Masonic Grand Master
Cartoon, EDWARD, Prince of Wales, as Masonic Grand Master - Mr Punch hopes for an improvement to public architecture, especially the dwellings of the poor. Date: 1875
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1875 Apron Bull Conscience Dwellings Freemason Freemasonry Freemasons Hopes Improvement Masonic Master Poor Punch
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This intriguing cartoon from 1875, titled "Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, as Masonic Grand Master - Mr Punch hopes for an improvement to public architecture, especially the dwellings of the poor," offers a satirical commentary on the role of the British royalty in addressing social issues during the Victorian era. The image depicts Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, dressed in full Masonic regalia as the Grand Master, surrounded by other Freemasons, including the iconic figure of Mr. Punch. The scene takes place in a dilapidated urban setting, with crumbling buildings and shanty houses in the background. Mr. Punch, a symbol of the common people, stands before the Prince, holding a drawing of a well-designed, modern dwelling for the poor. He implores the Prince to use his influence and power to improve the living conditions of the less fortunate. The Prince, with a look of indifference, responds by pointing to a masonic apron on the ground, emblazoned with the motto "Charity," suggesting that the Freemasons and the royalty have a moral obligation to help the needy. The cartoonist uses the symbolism of the Masonic apron to highlight the contradiction between the ideals of Freemasonry and the reality of the living conditions of the poor during the Victorian era. The image serves as a reminder of the social conscience that the Freemasons and the British royalty were expected to uphold, and the public's hope for meaningful change in the built environment to address the housing crisis. The 1870s, a period of significant urban growth and industrialization in Britain, saw an increasing awareness of the need for better living conditions for the working class. This cartoon, published in Punch magazine, adds to the ongoing public discourse on the role of the elite in addressing social issues and the expectations of the common people.
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