Framed Print : Caricature of Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Hart-Davies
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Caricature of Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Hart-Davies
Caricature of Susan Willis Fletcher, spiritualist, and Mrs Juliette Hart-Davies, her victim. Fletcher was convicted of obtaining jewellery by deception from Mrs Hart-Davies.
1881
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Media ID 14309755
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1881 Bryan Convicted Davies Deception Entracte Fletcher Fraud Hart Juliette Legal Spiritualism Spiritualist Susan Trial Willis
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of historical intrigue to your home decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating caricature of Susan Willis Fletcher and Juliette Hart-Davies by Terry Parker from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This fascinating image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the spiritualist Mrs. Fletcher and her victim, Mrs. Hart-Davies, during the sensational trial of 1881 when Fletcher was convicted of deceit. With its rich history and intriguing story, this caricature is sure to be a conversation starter and a unique addition to your collection. Order your Framed Print today and bring a piece of the past into your home.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing caricature captures the sensational trial of Susan Willis Fletcher and Juliette Hart-Davies, two Victorian women entangled in a web of spiritualism and deception in the 1880s. Susan Willis Fletcher, depicted on the left, was a spiritualist medium, who claimed to communicate with the dead for a living. Her clientele included the wealthy and influential, among them Mrs Juliette Hart-Davies. Mrs Hart-Davies, portrayed on the right, was a vulnerable and trusting woman who sought solace and comfort in Fletcher's séances. However, Fletcher took advantage of her gullibility and swindled her out of a valuable necklace, worth thousands in today's currency. The caricature humorously exaggerates the physical differences between the two women, with Fletcher's stern expression and Hart-Davies's wide-eyed, naive appearance. The trial of Susan Willis Fletcher for obtaining property by deception made headlines in 1881, and the public was fascinated by the case. The legal proceedings exposed the darker side of spiritualism and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Fletcher's conviction sent a clear message that even those who claimed to communicate with the dead were not above the law. This caricature serves as a reminder of the complexities of Victorian society and the human capacity for both belief and deception. It also highlights the importance of critical thinking and skepticism, even in the face of seemingly supernatural phenomena.
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