Home > Animals > Birds > Waterfowl > Geese > Related Images
Mrs Caudles Curtain Lectures - Mr Caudle late to bed
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Mrs Caudles Curtain Lectures - Mr Caudle late to bed
" Pretty Time of night to come to bed Mr Caudle. Ugh! Enough to give any woman her death. I m sure." (Mrs Caudles Lectures) First published in " Punch" in 1845, the book Mrs Caudles Lectures consisted of Mrs C giving petty lectures to her unfortunate husband - enacted in the matrimonial bed at the close of each day when he is compelled to lie and listen. This card plays upon this book with a new slant of cautionary tale (featuring Mr and Mrs Goose), warning against the dangers of arriving home late! Date: 1914
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 11552968
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anthropomorphic Anthropomorphism Arrival Chat Chats Chatter Commentary Coup Curtain Disapproval Disapproving Geese Goose Husband Lecture Lectures Lecturing Marital Stern Tale Unfortunate Caustic Cautionary
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mrs. Goose's Curtain Lectures: Mr. Goose Late to Bed - 'Pretty Time of Night to Come Home Mr. Goose. Ugh! Enough to Give Any Wife Her Death. I'm Sure.' This print, dating back to 1914, features an anthropomorphic take on the famous Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures, first published in Punch magazine in 1845. In the original series, Mrs. Caudle would give her husband, Mr. Caudle, a stern and caustic lecture each night as he lay in bed, disapproving of his various misdeeds. This playful adaptation introduces Mr. and Mrs. Goose, who continue the tradition of marital chatter with a cautionary twist. Here, Mrs. Goose's disapproval is directed at her husband's late arrival home, a transgression that, according to her, is enough to give any wife her death. The anthropomorphic geese add a whimsical touch to the stern lecturing, while the curtains and bed setting pay homage to the original source material. The print's inscription, 'Pretty Time of Night to Come Home Mr. Goose. Ugh! Enough to Give Any Wife Her Death. I'm Sure,' highlights the caustic commentary and stern disapproval that characterized Mrs. Caudle's lectures, and serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting one's spouse and the expectations of marital life. This historical print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a humorous and insightful look at the role of wives and husbands in Victorian society, and the importance of maintaining a harmonious marriage.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
