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Pretend Rabbit Breeder
Depiction of Mary Tofts, supposedly giving birth to rabbits
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Media ID 4368320
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10155004
1726 Birth Breeder Child Birth Depiction Freak Giving Pretend Rabbit Rabbits Supposedly Toft Tofts
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.2cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print depicts the infamous Mary Tofts, a woman from Godalming, Surrey, England, who gained notoriety in 1726 for her alleged ability to give birth to rabbits. Known as the "Pretend Rabbit Breeder," Tofts captivated the public and drew large crowds to witness her supposed miraculous deliveries. The scene in this print shows Tofts lying in bed, surrounded by a group of curious onlookers, including doctors and nobility. A midwife stands by her side, assisting in the birth of a rabbit, which is visible in her hands. The room is filled with rabbits, some in cages, others hopping around on the floor. The atmosphere is chaotic and tense, with expressions of awe, disbelief, and excitement etched on the faces of the onlookers. The authenticity of Tofts' claims was hotly debated at the time, with some believing her to be a fraud, while others were convinced of her supernatural abilities. Medical experts were called in to examine her, but no definitive evidence could be found to support her claims. Despite the skepticism, Tofts continued to perform "rabbit births" for several months, drawing large crowds and making a fortune from the sale of rabbits and souvenirs. The incident became a sensation, inspiring plays, poems, and even a painting by the famous artist, William Hogarth. Today, the story of Mary Tofts is remembered as a fascinating chapter in the history of medical oddities and quackery. This print offers a glimpse into the intrigue and excitement that surrounded her supposed rabbit births, and serves as a reminder of the enduring human fascination with the extraordinary and the unexplained.
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