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No Hanky-Panky! The Handkerchief as a weapon
A series of photographs from The Sketch showing, the gentle mouchoir as a formidable weapon...for wiping the floor with an opponent. Date: 1911
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No Hanky-Panky! The Handkerchief as a Weapon
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- A Fascinating Series of Photographs from The Sketch, 1911 In an intriguing turn of events, The Sketch magazine published a series of photographs in December 1911, showcasing the seemingly innocuous handkerchief in a new light - as a formidable weapon. The images, now available to view on Mary Evans Prints Online, challenge the conventional notion of the hanky as a mere accessory, instead portraying it as a tool capable of "wiping the floor" with an opponent. The first photograph in the series depicts a man holding a handkerchief aloft, his eyes focused intently on his adversary. The second image reveals the true purpose of the hanky - it is not for dabbing at tears or blowing one's nose, but rather, it is being used as a makeshift whip. The man winds the cloth around his hand, ready to strike. The third photograph in the series shows a woman, her handkerchief transformed into a sling, expertly launching it at a target. The final image in the series displays a man using his hanky as a makeshift glove, delivering a powerful punch to an opponent. These photographs, though playful in nature, serve to remind us that even the most ordinary objects can be transformed into weapons when the situation calls for it. The handkerchief, once a symbol of gentility and refinement, becomes a tool of self-defense or even offense in these images. This series, titled "No Hanky-Panky! The Handkerchief as a Weapon," is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the human spirit. These photographs, taken over a century ago, continue to captivate and intrigue us today, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us that the world of the early 20th century was not so different from our own in terms of the human capacity for innovation and adaptability.
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