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Fine Art Print : COLONIAL DUCKING STOOL. Punishment by the ducking stool in colonial America inflicted on a woman guilty of offence with the tongue. Engraving, 19th century
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COLONIAL DUCKING STOOL. Punishment by the ducking stool in colonial America inflicted on a woman guilty of offence with the tongue. Engraving, 19th century
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Media ID 7509019
17th Century Colonist Cruelty Stool Thirteen Colonies Water Ducking Stool
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Colonial Ducking Stool Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating 19th century engraving by The Granger Collection transports you to colonial America, where the offence of a sharp tongue could result in an unusual punishment. Witness the dramatic scene of a woman being subjected to the ducking stool, a chair that plunged her into the water as a form of public humiliation. Add this historical piece to your home decor and start a conversation about the intriguing history behind this once common form of punishment. Bring the past to life with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, available exclusively from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 28cm (23.4" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting engraving from the 19th century depicts a chilling scene of punishment in colonial America. Known as the "COLONIAL DUCKING STOOL" this device was used to inflict retribution upon women who were found guilty of offenses involving their tongues. In the image, we see a stoic woman strapped onto a wooden stool, her face etched with fear and resignation. Surrounding her are onlookers, both colonists and curious passersby, witnessing this cruel spectacle unfold. The atmosphere is heavy with tension as the woman's fate hangs in the balance. The ducking stool itself is positioned over water, symbolizing purification through submersion. As part of her punishment, she would be repeatedly dunked into the cold depths below while restrained on the stool. This method aimed to humiliate and silence those deemed too outspoken or disruptive within society. This engraving serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by women in colonial America. It sheds light on an era where public shaming and physical torment were employed as means of control and discipline. As we reflect upon this historical artifact, it prompts us to question our own notions of justice and equality today. How far have we come since these dark times? And how can we ensure that such cruelty remains confined to history books rather than being perpetuated in our modern world?
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