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Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due
488985 Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due, published 1648 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A text that lampoons the puritanical ban on Christmas, in place at the time it was published, in the form of a a dialogue between Mistress Custom, a victuallers wife in Cripplegate (figure on the left) and Mistress New-Come an army captains wife living in Reformation Alley near destruction street (puritanical figure on the right). ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23494534
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Banned Commonwealth Of England Lampoon Pamphlet Prohibited Propaganda Publication Republic Royalist Title Page
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This print showcases the title page of a publication titled "Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due" published in 1648. The woodcut image, created by an English School artist from the 17th century, is currently housed at the British Museum in London, UK. The title page serves as a powerful piece of propaganda during a time when Christmas was banned due to puritanical beliefs. It depicts two contrasting figures engaged in dialogue - Mistress Custom and Mistress New-Come. On the left stands Mistress Custom, representing tradition and common customs associated with Christmas festivities. She is portrayed as a victualler's wife residing in Cripplegate. On the right side stands Mistress New-Come, symbolizing the puritanical movement that sought to suppress Christmas celebrations. She is depicted as an army captain's wife living near destruction street in Reformation Alley. Through this illustration, the publication aims to lampoon and criticize the ban on Christmas imposed by these puritanical figures during England's Commonwealth period. It serves as a satirical commentary on their strict ideologies and attempts to control societal traditions. This thought-provoking image sheds light on historical events surrounding women's roles within society and their influence over cultural practices like celebrating Christmas. Its significance lies not only in its artistic value but also in its representation of political tensions between royalists and republicans during this period of English history.
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