Shackle Collection

As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1953
CIVIL RIGHTS CARTOON, 1953. As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1953, on the emphasis in President Eisenhowers inauguration speech on the importance of

Venerable Irinarkh's cap, lash, and fetters, Borisoglebsk, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Venerable Irinarkh's cap, lash, and fetters, Borisoglebsk, 1911.

Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Entertainment laid on for the future King Edward VII by the Gaekwar of Baroda during a royal visit to India

Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760. Creator: Unknown
Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760

American Sketches: Prison Life on Blackwell's Island - No. 1. returning from work, 1876. In the penitentiary...where the sketch was taken by our correspondent, the late M

Elephant Combat, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Combat, c1725

American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876....the inmates, who are here treated with compulsory hospitality

P.D. Hasselaer makes himself known... 1809-1810. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
P.D. Hasselaer makes himself known when the Spaniards want to take his brother Claes Dirkz. prisoner, 1809-1810 . Spanish soldiers enter through a door

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Copy after Adriaen van der Werff

Cimon and Pero, c.1635. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Cimon and Pero, c.1635

Samson and the Philistines, 1863. Creator: Carl Bloch
Samson and the Philistines, 1863

La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: Unknown
La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Peace. Allegorical figure of peace, crowned with laurel, sets fire to the attributes of the war. At her feet, a man tries to break his chains

Shackles or Leg Irons, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys C. Parker
Shackles or Leg Irons, c. 1937

The Maniac, 1880. Creator: Fitz Hugh Lane
The Maniac, 1880

GK [ie, George Kennan] in Siberian exile dress, each piece given by an exile... between 1886 and 90 Creator: Unknown
GK [ie, George Kennan] in Siberian exile dress, each piece given by an exile from the dress he had worn, between 1886 and 1890

Full-length portrait of a man in convict clothing and leg irons, seated... between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of a man in convict clothing and leg irons, seated, facing front, between 1880 and 1886. Inscription on verso: Sukhomlin in convict dress (a police photograph)

Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov. Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890
Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements

A Group of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
A Group of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons

Work of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Work of Hard Labor Convicts, 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons

Victorian satirical cartoon, on Wedlock
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, on Wedlock

Vulcan, Neptune, Athena and other Gods making Shackles to pull Jupiter from the Heavens, set within an elaborate frame, from Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno, 1531-76

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

The daring of Martincho (probably Antonio Ebassum) in the ring at Saragossa, plate 18 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub
IND81918 The daring of Martincho (probably Antonio Ebassum) in the ring at Saragossa, plate 18 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub

Another madness of his (Martincho, probably Antonio Ebassum) in the same ring, plate 19 of The Art of Bullfighting
IND81919 Another madness of his (Martincho, probably Antonio Ebassum) in the same ring, plate 19 of The Art of Bullfighting, 1815, pub

La Fontaines Fables - Death and the Unhappy Man
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Death and the Unhappy Man

Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Desmond Berthold
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Adventures of Baron Munchausen, illustrated by Gustave Dore. Desmond Berthold, he is the worlds fastest runner, but in order not to get carried away

Perseus Saving Andromeda, 1775. Creator: Giovanni David
Perseus Saving Andromeda, 1775

A Seated Monkey on a Chain, 1592-1602 (black, ochre and red chalks)
3545862 A Seated Monkey on a Chain, 1592-1602 (black, ochre and red chalks) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 40.6x30 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Sentenced to Transportation, plate 6 of The Drunkards Children
STC103397 Sentenced to Transportation, plate 6 of The Drunkards Children, 1848 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate
2636982 Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Belisane and Parcival under the Enchantment of Urma, 1782. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Belisane and Parcival under the Enchantment of Urma, 1782

Prison Scene, 1854. Creator: John Adams Elder
Prison Scene, 1854

Frustrated Woman in Handcuffs

Man Breaking Out of Shackles

Memorial to Admiral Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1725. Creators: Sebastiano Ricci, Marco Ricci
Memorial to Admiral Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1725

The Trial of Joan of Arc (Joan of Arc series: VI), c. late 1909-early 1910

Cartoon (85) An Allegory of Justice... from the exhibition in Westminster Hall, 1845
Cartoon (85) An Allegory of Justice - by John Tenniel Jun. prize £ 200 - from the exhibition in Westminster Hall, 1845. The allegorical figure of Justice stands holding a sword

Cimon and Pero, ca. 1650-90. ca. 1650-90. Creator: Alexander Voet
Cimon and Pero, ca. 1650-90

The Epiphany of the New Antichrist (L Epiphane du Nouveau Antichrist), 1689

The Death of Socrates, 1790. Creator: Jean Francois Pierre Peyron
The Death of Socrates, 1790

Giraffe, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

The Triumph of Want, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 6, 1564

Joan of Arc Imprisoned in Rouen, 1819. Creator: Pierre Henri Revoil
Joan of Arc Imprisoned in Rouen, 1819

Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Prisonniers conduits par un Mata, Cochinchine, 1866

Man Seated in Prison, 1781. Creator: Victor Jean Nicolle
Man Seated in Prison, 1781

Thomas Simmons, November 9, 1807. November 9, 1807. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Thomas Simmons, November 9, 1807

Those Who Swim In Sin Must Sink In Sorrow, 1895, (1906). Creator: Frank Dadd
Those Who Swim In Sin Must Sink In Sorrow, 1895, (1906). Watercolour by Frank Dadd (1851-1929). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

Captain Cameron and the other Abyssinian Captives, c1864. Creator: Unknown
Captain Cameron and the other Abyssinian Captives, c1864. Captain Charles Cameron, British Consul in Ethiopia, (far right)

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"Breaking the Shackles: A Journey Towards Freedom" In this captivating collection of historical references, we are reminded of the enduring struggle for freedom and liberation. From President Eisenhower's powerful inauguration speech to Harry Houdini's mesmerizing escapes, the concept of shackles takes on various forms throughout history. In a Victorian satirical cartoon, wedlock is humorously depicted as a shackle, highlighting society's perception of marriage during that era. Even the mighty gods themselves were portrayed making shackles to pull Jupiter from the heavens, illustrating how even divine beings can be bound by limitations. The artwork "The Death of Mortimer" serves as a somber reminder that they can also represent oppression and captivity. Similarly, "The Triumph of Scipio" showcases captured slaves following their conqueror on horseback, symbolizing both victory and subjugation. Yet amidst these tales of confinement, there are glimpses of defiance and resilience. In Martincho's daring bullfighting acts or Goya's depiction in "They do not know the way, " individuals challenge their circumstances with unwavering determination. From paintings like "The Captive Slave" to physical restraints such as wrist irons and restraining devices used on slaves, we confront humanity's darkest chapters where shackles were employed to strip away liberty and dignity. However, embedded within these stories lies an indomitable spirit yearning for emancipation. The struggles against bondage have shaped our collective journey towards freedom—both at home and abroad—as emphasized by President Eisenhower all those years ago. As we reflect upon these diverse narratives surrounding shackles throughout history, let us remember that they serve not only as reminders but also as catalysts for change. They urge us to break free from any form of oppression or limitation that hinders progress towards a more equitable world—a world where no one is held captive by chains real or metaphorical.