Intemperance Collection

Drinking - Intemperance
GIN LANE. Date: CIRCA 1780

Children Drinking C1840
Two young children share a jug of gin outside a tavern. Are they beginning a life of intemperate misery, foulness and degradation in the eyes of God?

I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Creator: Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946)
I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna.

A drunken Berliner is removed from public view by a medical team. Date: 1907

DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVE
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor, drunk as usual, is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: 491

The tree of intemperance, published by N. Currier, New York, 1849 (colour litho)
AQS336768 The tree of intemperance, published by N. Currier, New York, 1849 (colour litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); 33.9x22.5 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Intemperance (engraving)
1053420 Intemperance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Intemperance. Illustration for The Graphic)

DRUNKS IN SCOTS TAVERN
Wild revelry and drunkenness go hand in hand inside a Scottish tavern. Date: late 18th century

The Relapse (engraving)
981328 The Relapse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relapse. Plate III from The Progress of Intemperance by John Ross Dix)

Total Abstinence Society / Total Abstinence Pledge card for Robert Thallow
1079125 Total Abstinence Society / Total Abstinence Pledge card for Robert Thallow, 1845 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving)
698811 Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Intemperance, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5198943 Intemperance, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Intemperance, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery)

Intemperance, 1528. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Intemperance, 1528

WORKERS GUILD DRINKING
A German workers guild on their day off processing through the streets and drinking copiously. Date: 1847

AN ALCOHOLIC
An alcoholic rests his head on a table in despair as he gazes longingly at a glass of white wine, cigarette in hand. Date: 1980s

RUSSIANS PLUNDER BRANDY
Thirsty Russians plunder a brandy shop in Kiev and drink as much of its stock as they can. Date: 1881

EJECTED FROM PUB, 1891
Pious friend: Dear me, Im sorry to see you coming out of a public house, Mr Brown Couldnt help it, ole fel, I was chucked out! Date: 1891

DRUNKEN HUSBAND AT HOME
Despite being told not to stay out drinking by his wife, a husband returns several hours later in an intoxicated state, with his wife waiting up for him. Date: mid-19th century

TOM & JERRY IN THE PUB TOM & JERRY IN THE PUB
Tom, Jerry & Logic among the unsophisticated sons & daughters of nature at All Max in the East End of London Date: 1821

CRUIKSHANK / THE GIN SHOP
The drunkard having signed the pledge goes with his family to church. plate 10 of 12 Date: 1868

DRUNKEN BRITISH SAILORS
The populace of Barcelona are shocked by the behaviour of British sailors, who make too free with the local vino Date: 1873

DUTCH DRINKER DRUNK
Dutch drinkers after a drinking session Date: 17th Century

SPIRIT SACRIFICE TO WINE
Man in drunken stupor, surrounded by bacchic cherubs, preferring earthly pleasure of wine to heavenly promises

The Bottle, 1 -- Cruikshank
A workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle

Scene in a dance hall -- Cruikshank
A popular dance hall in the East End of London -- a brother and sister get into undesirable company. Date: circa 1850

The Effects of Intemperance, 1663-1665. Artist: Jan Steen
The Effects of Intemperance, 1663-1665. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Sloshed Woman 1928
Sloshed! A drunken young lady puts her feet on the table and knocks back the booze; her companion is not impressed. Date: 1928

Moderation overcomes Gluttony Seven virtues seven vices
Moderation overcomes Gluttony Seven virtues and seven vices (series title), At a well, the personification of Moderation (Sobietas)

Victorian family with drunkard husband
Slide showing a picture of a man and a woman talking with two children. The woman is pointing at a shop with a sign saying Christmas Gin with a man in torn clothes walking past. Part of Box 366

Expectant Wife - Family in Attic Room. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

Sickness and Repentence - Drinking at home. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

Ruined Family - Family on Road. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

The Relapse - Back in the Pub. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

The Robber - Horseman approaching ambush. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

Invitation to Drink - Being invited to Join Revellers. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

Path of a Drunkard
The path of a drunkard is a story of degradation from polite civility to filthy clothes and unruly behaviour. Date: 1866

Not Teatotaller
RAILWAY STATION BUFFET: Gentleman offended by suggestion he might drink tea... Date: 1875

Intemperance Vice Virtues 1528 Engraving Sheet
Artokoloro

Gluttony (Gula), Jacob Matham, Franco Estius, 1593

Drunk with Two Friends
Hardly able to stand, a drunk is helped on his way by two friends. Date: circa 1830

Dr. N. W. Tracys illustrated lecture. The Mississippi of int
Dr. N.W. Tracys illustrated lecture. The Mississippi of intemperance. Date c1882 Aug. 12. Dr. N.W. Tracys illustrated lecture. The Mississippi of intemperance. Date c1882 Aug. 12

Seated Drunk, 1840
A sozzled fellows hat almost falls from his head after a heavy drinking session. Date: 1840

Scottish Inn Scene C1800
A merry scene inside a Scottish tavern. Two drunken fellows exchange pleasantries whilst another man chats with the serving maid, who unawares spills drink from her jug. Date: circa 1800

Drinks in Baronial Hall
Rich man or poor man - they all like a drop to drink: three Scottish noblemen imbibe in a baronial hall. Date: late 18th century

Parisian Snubs Drink Law
A Parisian drunkard scorns a notice about drink laws. Date: circa 1890

Drunk Outside NY Saloon
Having taken advantage of drinks for just three cents, a man passes out on the pavement outside, watched by a barefoot child. Date: 1891

NY Drinkingin Rum Shop
Men, women and even children drinking in a rum shop in New York Date: circa 1870

Intemperance / W H Robinson
Barbed wire surrounding a public house - a sure way to discourage intemperance. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture

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"Intemperance: A Historical Journey Through the Dark Side of Drinking" Step back in time to the 19th and early 20th centuries, when intemperance plagued societies worldwide. From children drinking in C1840 to a drunken Berliner being removed by a medical team in 1907, these images capture the devastating effects of excessive alcohol consumption. Witness the shocking scene of "DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVE, " a chilling reminder of how intemperance could lead to tragic consequences. In 1928, a sloshed woman serves as a stark example of how this vice did not discriminate based on gender or social status. Even Victorian families were not immune from its grip, with husbands succumbing to alcoholism while their loved ones suffered silently. The Court of Death, depicted in an eerie lithograph from 1859, symbolizes the ultimate fate that awaited those trapped in intemperate habits. The tree of intemperance, illustrated by N. Currier in New York during 1849, showcases how this destructive behavior spread its roots throughout society. Engravings like "Intemperance" and "The Relapse" serve as cautionary tales against falling into this abyss. However, amidst all this darkness emerges hope – represented by Total Abstinence Society and Robert Thallow's pledge card for total abstinence. These organizations fought tirelessly against intemperance's grasp on individuals and communities alike. Let us remember these haunting glimpses into history as we strive for moderation and responsible choices today. May they serve as reminders that indulgence without restraint can lead down treacherous paths – but also inspire us towards healthier lifestyles free from the shackles of intemperance.