Jigsaw Puzzle : B / Ham Housewives Drunk
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B / Ham Housewives Drunk
A disgraceful scene in the streets of Birmingham occurs when drunken housewives make a show of themselves in public. Date: 1870
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Media ID 598719
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Birmingham Drunk Drunken House Wives Intemperance Occur Disgraceful
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Step back in time with the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection and pieces together the vibrant history of the past. This captivating puzzle features an image from Mary Evans Picture Library titled "B / Ham Housewives Drunk," dating back to 1870. Witness the lively scene of intoxicated housewives making a spectacle in the streets of Birmingham. Bring history to life in your own home with this intriguing and engaging jigsaw puzzle, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Puzzle solving has never been more fascinating!
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this thought-provoking and intriguing image from the annals of history, we witness a scene of intemperance and public disgrace unfolding in the streets of Birmingham during the year 1870. The photograph, titled "B/ Ham Housewives Drunk," captures a group of women, presumably local housewives, who have succumbed to the allure of alcohol and are now making a spectacle of themselves in the public domain. The women, some of whom are shown stumbling and losing their balance, are dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, suggesting that they come from respectable backgrounds. Yet, their behavior is anything but respectable as they engage in drunken revelry, their faces contorted in expressions of merriment or distress. The image serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of alcoholism and its impact on individuals and communities during the Victorian era. At a time when women were expected to uphold the moral fiber of society, the sight of drunken housewives in the streets would have been particularly scandalous and shameful. Furthermore, the photograph underscores the broader social issue of intemperance and its consequences. Alcohol was a common vice during the Victorian era, and the temperance movement was gaining momentum as a response to the negative effects of excessive drinking on individuals and families. The image also provides a glimpse into the daily life and social norms of the time, offering a window into the past and shedding light on the complexities of Victorian society. Overall, "B/ Ham Housewives Drunk" is a compelling and thought-provoking photograph that invites us to reflect on the past and the enduring issue of alcoholism.
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