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Puritan Town Crier
Puritan town crier, sent through town to prohibit Christmas Junketings
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Media ID 581204
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Community Crier Criers Puritan Services Prohibit
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Puritan Town Crier" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing piece transports you back in time to the Puritan era, showcasing a dedicated town crier in the midst of delivering an important message. With a stern expression and a bell in hand, he rides through the town to prohibit Christmas festivities, adding an engaging historical narrative to the canvas. The high-quality canvas print brings the rich texture and vibrant colors of the original image to life, making it a stunning addition to any room. Elevate your home decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece, sure to spark conversations and inspire reflection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image transports us back to a Puritan community in the 17th century, where traditions and celebrations were strictly regulated. The stern-faced town crier, dressed in his distinctive cap and coat, holds aloft a large wooden board, upon which is inscribed a warning in bold, black letters: "No Christmas Junketings." Christmas Junketings were festive gatherings that involved the consumption of rich foods and alcohol, which were forbidden by the Puritan authorities due to their belief that such revelries were a distraction from religious observance and a potential threat to public order. The town crier's role was to ensure that the community adhered to the strict moral code enforced by the Puritan elders. He would travel from house to house, ringing his bell and calling out the latest news, decrees, and warnings. In this case, his message was clear: Christmas Junketings were not to be tolerated. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quintessential Puritan town, with its simple, functional buildings and neatly dressed townspeople going about their daily business. The somber mood is further emphasized by the grey, overcast sky and the bare trees, which reflect the austere, ascetic lifestyle of the community. Despite the somber atmosphere, there is a sense of order and discipline in the image, which speaks to the Puritan's strong sense of community and their unwavering commitment to their beliefs. The town crier's warning serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to the rules, even in the face of temptation and the desire for merriment. This historical photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Puritan community and the role of the town crier in maintaining social order and enforcing the moral code.
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