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Exaltation of Faros daughters, 1796
Exaltation of Faros daughters, 1796. Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (left) and Lady Archer are ridiculed in the stocks, as the mob throw rotten vegetables at them. Below, a notice reads: Cure for Gambling, published by Lord Kenyon in the Court of Kings Bench. Lord Chief Justice Lord Kenyon had proclaimed: If any prosecutions [against gambling] are fairly brought before me and the parties are justly convicted, whatever may be their rank or station in the country, though they should be the first ladies in the land, they shall certainly exhibit themselves in the Pillory. The two women had been reported to the authorities for playing the illegal game of faro, and were fined. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Exaltation of Faros daughters, 1796 - A Humiliating Spectacle
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. In this print from 1796, we witness a shocking scene of public humiliation. Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire and Lady Archer find themselves in the stocks as a furious mob pelts them with rotten vegetables. Their crime? Playing the illegal game of faro. The image captures a moment when societal norms clash with aristocratic indulgence. Lord Chief Justice Lord Kenyon's stern proclamation echoes in the background, promising that even the highest-ranking ladies will face public shame if found guilty of gambling. As we delve into this intricate caricature by George Paston (pseudonym for Emily Morse Symonds), we are transported to an era where social standing did not shield one from punishment. The women's headdresses adorned with ostrich feathers serve as ironic symbols of their lofty status now reduced to ridicule. The artist masterfully portrays the expressions on their faces - a mix of shock, embarrassment, and perhaps defiance. The crowd revels in their downfall while relishing in their power over these once untouchable figures. This print serves as a reminder that no matter how high one may ascend within society's ranks, they remain subject to its laws and moral codes. It is both a cautionary tale against excesses and an exploration of justice prevailing over privilege. Through this historical snapshot frozen in time, we are invited to reflect upon themes such as punishment, gender roles, class dynamics, and societal expectations that continue to shape our world today.
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