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A New Court of Queens Bench …, 1850
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A New Court of Queens Bench …, 1850
A New Court of Queens Bench: As It Ought to Be or The Ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise, pub. 1850 (hand coloured engraving)
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Bailiff Ballerina Barristers Coffee Room Defendant Feminine George Cruikshank 1792 1878 Hand Coloured Engraving Judges Justice Lawyers Prisoner Scales Sisters Suffrage Tea Room Wigs Historica Graphica Collection Jurors The Brothers
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This hand-coloured engraving from 1850, titled "A New Court of Queens Bench: As It Ought to Be or The Ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise" offers a whimsical and satirical portrayal of the legal system in the 19th century. Created by George Cruikshank, renowned for his caricatures and cartoons, this illustration captures the essence of gender dynamics during that era. The scene unfolds within an intricately detailed courtroom setting. Female barristers donning wigs and robes stand confidently alongside their male counterparts, challenging societal norms with their presence. Jurors attentively observe as a defendant is put on trial for breaking his promise to marry one of the women present – highlighting issues surrounding breach of promise cases at that time. Cruikshank's attention to detail extends beyond the courtroom itself. The visitors' gallery showcases both supportive sisters and concerned papas and mammas observing the proceedings. Meanwhile, in another corner, female warders guard a prisoner while engaging in conversation with a bailiff. This print not only provides historical insight into legal practices but also reflects broader themes such as suffrage and feminine empowerment during this period. With its vibrant colours and intricate composition, it invites viewers to explore every corner – from the coffee room where lawyers strategize to the tea room where visitors gather. As part of Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, this image serves as both an artistic masterpiece and valuable documentation of social history
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