Cushion : TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1856. Desist! Mrs. Maguire, desist, I entreat you! I invariably set my face like a flint against the use of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage. Wood engraving from the popular novel, The Widow Bedott Papers by Frances Miriam Whitcher
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TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1856. Desist! Mrs. Maguire, desist, I entreat you! I invariably set my face like a flint against the use of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage. Wood engraving from the popular novel, The Widow Bedott Papers by Frances Miriam Whitcher
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Media ID 7509545
1856 Alcoholism Dining Room Dinner Francis Miriam Movement Politics Temperance Movement
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in the Temperance Movement of 1856. The scene depicts Mrs. Maguire, a woman indulging in an intoxicating drink at the dinner table, while another woman desperately pleads with her to stop. The intensity of their interaction is palpable as they engage in a battle of wills. The wood engraving originates from the popular novel, "The Widow Bedott Papers" by Frances Miriam Whitcher, which served as a powerful platform for promoting temperance ideals during this time period. It showcases the unwavering determination of individuals like Mrs. Maguire's counterpart who firmly set their faces "like flint against the use of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage". This image not only reflects the interior setting of a middle-class American dining room but also highlights broader themes such as alcoholism, politics, and gender roles prevalent in mid-19th century America. It serves as a reminder that women played an active role within the temperance movement and were instrumental in advocating for social change. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from The Granger Collection's archives, we are transported back to an era where societal norms clashed with personal choices and convictions. This photograph encapsulates both the struggles faced by those fighting against alcohol consumption and the resilience exhibited by individuals determined to bring about lasting change within their communities.
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