Mistreatment Collection

Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
Four portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. Date: 1912

The Courage to Heal, a Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis, the book that fueled the American abuse scare of the 1980s/1990s

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka... c1875-1925. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11: Jujaka Treats Jali and Kanha Poorly; While Jujaka Sleeps the Children are Cared For, c1875-1925

I Hold You
Krystina Wisniowska

Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)
6000647 Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho) by Weiditz, Christof (c.1500-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century)

Delivered by Death! (colour litho)
2818713 Delivered by Death! (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivered by Death! The Max Lebaudy Affair)

Cartoon, Natural Allies (Irish Republic and Abyssinia)
Cartoon, Natural Allies -- a satirical comment on two of Britains enemies, Abyssinia and the Irish Republic, being natural allies to each other

Andrew Robinson Bowes Esq. as he appeared in the Court of the King
NCO193431 Andrew Robinson Bowes Esq. as he appeared in the Court of the Kings Bench on Tuesday 28th November 1786, to answer the articles exhibited against him by his wife the Countess of Strathmore

BABIES BURIED ALIVE
Female babies buried alive in China

Cinderella in Rags, 1909 (chromolithograph)
2622094 Cinderella in Rags, 1909 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Cinderella feeding the birds among the cinders;)

The Chimpanzees Tea Party (colour litho)
3092842 The Chimpanzees Tea Party (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimpanzees Tea Party. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

The Cat, Caught in a Snare, is Mistreated by the People from the House, 1650-75
The Cat, Caught in a Snare, is Mistreated by the People from the House. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Fourth state of five

Site of Black Hole, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Site of Black Hole, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Hansel & Gretel held captive by the witch. 20th century

The Chicago Tinned Meat Scandal
Delicacies weighed and packed in Armours Packing-House in Chicago, showing some dubious by-products of a Chicago meat processing factory used for making cheap sausages

Mistreatment of women of Masistes, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1699

Old Yokel extols the fighting qualities of his son
" My Laad Garge as bin feaghtin t Booers. If e only whopped em like e did is did is Old Woman, ed mak em sit up, I tell ye." Date: 1900

Husband / Wife / Black Eye
Her neighbours note Sals bandaged head and black eye as a consequence of her having married again

Sveaborg Rebellion, Suomenlinna, Finland
Scene at the Sveaborg Rebellion, which began on 30 June 1906. It took place at the sea fortress Suomenlinna (Sveaborg in Swedish and Russian) as part of the Russian Revolution

Raising Hand to Child
A mother raises a hand to her child in anger

Bullying Husband / Watson
Bewhiskered ogre of a husband threatens his small and meek looking wife with his fist!

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"Mistreatment: A Dark History of Human Suffering" Throughout history, the concept has plagued societies, leaving behind a trail of pain and injustice. From the suffragettes fighting for their rights to the horrifying mistreatment endured by prisoners of war during World War I, these haunting images serve as reminders of humanity's capacity for cruelty. In Lawson Wood's depiction of Christmas Dinner in Holloway, we witness suffragettes being subjected to harsh treatment simply for demanding equality. Their courage and resilience paved the way for future generations to enjoy basic human rights. "The Courage to Heal" captures the scars left by emotional mistreatment. This powerful book sheds light on survivors' journeys towards healing after enduring abuse and trauma. It serves as a testament to their strength and determination. The lithographs from World War I reveal another dark chapter in history - German mistreatment of prisoners of war. The branding irons searing into captured Russian soldiers' flesh depict unimaginable suffering inflicted upon fellow human beings. From 18th-century Russia to 16th-century Europe, punishment was often brutal and dehumanizing. Women being flogged or mutilated highlight how gender-specific mistreatment has been prevalent throughout different eras. Artistic representations like "The Harem" and "The Slave of Love" expose the systemic oppression faced by women throughout history. These images remind us that even within seemingly luxurious settings, exploitation thrived at the expense of vulnerable individuals trapped in oppressive systems. As we reflect on these painful moments from our past, it is crucial not only to acknowledge but also learn from them. By understanding our collective failures in treating one another with dignity and respect, we can strive towards building a more compassionate world where such mistreatments become relics confined solely within historical records.