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Humour costly hair styling 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829. (1829 is in the reign of William IV, but most of Cruikshanks artistic work was in the long reign of Queen Victoria.) Cruikshank went on to illustrate a number of the books of Charles Dickens. Title: Is the Labourer worthy of his hire? Speech bubbles: - What are your terms Mr. Frizem? - A Guinea an hour my Lady. (Astonished onlooker) - A Guinea an hour!! Description: Cruikshank exclaims at the high cost of styling a ladys hair in 1829. At a guinea an hour, he believes that the hairdresser is over-charging. (A guinea was 21 shillings, just more than one British pound. While it is hard to make an exact comparison, a guinea in 1829 was equivalent to around u100. today, in 2013.) Designed Etched & Published by Geo. Cruikshank - Novr. 1st 1829 More cartoons by George Cruikshank
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In this 19th-century cartoon etching by George Cruikshank, the renowned Victorian social caricaturist and cartoonist, we are transported back to November 1st, 1829. Titled "Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?", the image humorously depicts a scene in which a lady is having her hair styled while an astonished onlooker observes. The speech bubbles reveal that the hairdresser's terms are one guinea per hour, causing Cruikshank to exclaim at the high cost. During this time period, a guinea was equivalent to around £100 today. This highlights just how expensive it was to have one's hair styled in such a luxurious manner. Cruikshank cleverly captures society's fascination with elaborate hairstyles and pokes fun at both the hairstylist for overcharging and those willing to pay such exorbitant prices. Cruikshank's artistic talent shines through in this print as he skillfully portrays various characters with intricate details and expressions. His work went on to illustrate many books by Charles Dickens, solidifying his place in art history. This image provides us with a glimpse into the world of Victorian fashion and societal norms surrounding beauty rituals. It reminds us that even centuries ago, people were willing to go great lengths - and pay hefty sums - for their desired hairstyles.
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