Child spanker / W H Robinson
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Child spanker / W H Robinson
A neat apparatus for punishing a child without hurting its feelings! The child is suspended, backside protruding while a mechanical hand, or four to be precise, is turned manually via a wheel and chain. Whilst hanging around the child is rewarded with a fruit from a bowl. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
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Apparatus Bowl Chain Feelings Mechanical Punish Punishing Reward Rewarded Suspended Wheel Back Side Spank Suspend
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "An Unconventional Approach to Discipline: The Child's Punishment Apparatus, W.H. Robinson, Late 19th Century" This intriguing photograph captures a unique and seemingly unconventional method of child discipline from the late 19th century. The image, titled "The Child's Punishment Apparatus," features a child suspended in mid-air, with their backside exposed, as four mechanical hands reach out to gently spank them. The child's feet are secured to a wooden chair, while their hands are held behind their back, allowing for a full view of the rear. The apparatus, designed by W.H. Robinson, includes a wheel and chain system that powers the mechanical hands. The child is suspended in a way that appears to minimize physical harm, while the reward of a fruit from a bowl below serves as an incentive for good behavior. This ingenious contraption, which aims to punish without hurting feelings, is a fascinating glimpse into the historical methods of child discipline. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a testament to the innovative spirit of the time, as inventors and parents sought alternative ways to manage children's behavior. The image, though perhaps shocking to modern sensibilities, offers a captivating look into the past and the evolving understanding of child-rearing practices. (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library. This image is available for rights-managed use only. For further information, please contact Mary Evans Picture Library.
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