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The suitors of a much-divorced woman studying the matrimonial tree displayed on the back of her gown. Detail of an American lithograph cartoon from Puck, 1879
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The suitors of a much-divorced woman studying the matrimonial tree displayed on the back of her gown. Detail of an American lithograph cartoon from Puck, 1879
DIVORCED WOMAN, 1879.
The suitors of a much-divorced woman studying the matrimonial tree displayed on the back of her gown. Detail of an American lithograph cartoon from Puck, 1879
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Media ID 10408874
1879 Back Detail Diagram Divorce Examination Gilded Age Gown Hairstyle Investigation Lover Political Puck Rear View Satire Suitor Upper Class Berard Grow
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In this intriguing lithograph cartoon from Puck magazine in 1879, we are presented with a humorous and satirical depiction of a much-divorced woman and her suitors. The focus of the image lies on the back of the woman's gown, which displays a detailed matrimonial tree. This clever visual metaphor represents her complex romantic history, as well as her potential suitors' curiosity about their place within it. The men surrounding the woman can be seen studying the intricate diagram with great interest. Some wear moustaches, while others sport fashionable hairstyles of the time. Their expressions range from hopeful to perplexed, reflecting their desire to understand where they stand in relation to one another and their chances at winning her affection. This cartoon not only offers a glimpse into late 19th-century American fashion but also provides commentary on societal attitudes towards divorce during that era. Divorce was still relatively uncommon and often frowned upon by upper-class society. The artist uses humor and wit to shed light on this taboo subject matter. As part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this print captures an important moment in American history known as "The Gilded Age". It serves as both a snapshot of fashion trends and an insightful social critique that continues to resonate today.
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