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Illustration, Shaving a horse -- an event which led to an entertaining court case. Date: 1832
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The Equine Barber - An Unusual Grooming Session in 1830s Ireland
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This delightful illustration, dated 1832, captures an amusing and unusual scene of a horse being shaved by a barber, an event that led to an entertaining court case in 1830s Ireland. The image, published in Pierce Egan's "Sports and Pastimes," showcases the horse standing still with its eyes closed, as the barber wields a razor, lathered with soap and covered in soapsuds. The horse appears to be calm and at ease, while a dog and a cat look on, seemingly curious about the unfolding spectacle. The scene is filled with humor and intrigue. The horse's owner, dressed in a fashionable coat and hat, stands nearby, watching the proceedings with a bucket of water at the ready. A group of onlookers, including a woman and a child, gather around, pointing and laughing at the unusual sight. The horse's ears are pricked forward, suggesting that it trusts the barber, despite the unusual grooming method. The story behind this illustration is as entertaining as the image itself. According to folklore, shaving a horse was believed to make its coat shine and improve its health. However, this practice was not without its risks. In this particular case, the horse's owner had hired a local barber to shave his prized steed. The barber, in his enthusiasm, accidentally cut the horse, leading to a heated argument and a court case. The case drew widespread attention and became a topic of conversation in the local community, making this illustration a fascinating glimpse into the quirks and amusements of 1830s Ireland.
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