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TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1879. No one left to hold up the lamp-posts. American cartoon
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TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1879. No one left to hold up the lamp-posts. American cartoon
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1879.
No one left to hold up the lamp-posts. American cartoon, 1879
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1879 Alcoholism Drunk Drunkard Electric Intoxicated Politics Satire Sidewalk Streetlight Temperance Movement Yawning
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This print titled "TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1879. No one left to hold up the lamp-posts" captures a satirical American cartoon from 1879. Depicting a city street scene, the artwork humorously portrays the consequences of alcoholism during that era. In this comical illustration, we see a late night on an intoxicated city sidewalk. The streets are deserted except for two men who appear heavily drunk and yawning against lamp-posts. With their disheveled appearances and unsteady postures, they symbolize the effects of excessive drinking. The artist cleverly highlights the irony by showing electric streetlights towering above them while no one is left to hold up these lamp-posts due to their inebriation. This juxtaposition serves as a commentary on the detrimental impact of alcohol abuse on society. This piece reflects America's Temperance Movement of 1879, which aimed to promote abstinence from alcohol consumption through social activism and political reform. Through satire, it criticizes both individuals' choices and societal indifference towards drunkenness. As part of Granger Art on Demand's collection, this historic photograph offers viewers a glimpse into American history while shedding light on important social issues prevalent at that time.
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