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A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest. The baby show was imported from America
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A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest. The baby show was imported from America
FLO4995445 A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest. The baby show was imported from America. In the shadows, a gaunt baby weaned on laudanum and gin. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.; (add.info.: A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest. The baby show was imported from America. In the shadows, a gaunt baby weaned on laudanum and gin. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.); © Florilegius
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Comedy Crinoline Cute Dessin Satirique Follies Of The Year Handcoloured Etching John Leech Laudanum Pocket Books Prize Punchos Pocket Books Shadows
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Step right up and witness the spectacle of a Prize Baby Show from 1855! In this image, Materfamilias rewards a successful candidate with a cookery book, showcasing the unique prizes offered at this charming event. The young mother in crinolines beams with pride as she accepts her award, surrounded by onlookers eager to see who will be crowned the cutest baby.
Imported from America, the baby show brought an air of excitement and competition to Victorian society. However, not all is as it seems in this scene. In the shadows lurks a gaunt baby weaned on laudanum and gin, serving as a stark reminder of the darker side of such events.
This hand-colored etching by John Leech captures both the frivolity and complexity of the era's social customs. From Punch's Pocket Books in 1864, this illustration offers a glimpse into a world where even something as innocent as a baby contest can hold hidden truths.
As we gaze upon this historical print, let us reflect on how our perceptions of beauty and success have evolved over time. The Prize Baby Show may have been lighthearted entertainment for some, but for others, it revealed harsh realities lurking beneath society's polished facade.
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