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A Pardonable Mistake, 1889. Artist: George du MaurierA Pardonable Mistake, 1889. University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less educated friends. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 7 December 1889)
Success in Life, 1867. Artist: George du MaurierSuccess in Life, 1867. Role reversal and the modern professional woman. In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society of Apothecaries
Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Artist: George du MaurierAu Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Trilby the tone-deaf! Who couldn t tell a C from an F!! giving a concert under Svengalis hypnotic influence. From Trilby by George du Maurier
Benefits of university education for women, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierBenefits of university education for women, 1887. A young man in a railway carriage offers a graduate of Girton College, Cambridge, some light reading for the journey
Two Victims of the Turf, 1888. Following the recent enquiry into abuses in horse racing, these two gentlemen are reduced to begging for their living. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 5, 1888
The New Science, 1887. Palm-reading and spiritualism were popular pastimes in the Victorian period. However, the damage that a reading could do to a happy relationship is illustrated in this cartoon
A Young Humanitarian, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierA Young Humanitarian, 1887. A little girl, hearing the bagpipes music, is scared that the gentleman in a kilt is hurting some poor animal
Distinguished Amateurs - The Hospital Nurse, 1886. Artist: George du MaurierDistinguished Amateurs - The Hospital Nurse, 1886. A lady of imposing stature applies for a job. Despite the fact that training for nurses had been responsible for raising the profile of women in
Causation, 1882. A long-awaited boiled egg arrives, the servant having a different idea of time from her finely-clad mistress. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1882
Behind the Scenes, 1881. Refreshments at railway stations differ between the first and second class refreshment rooms. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 3, 1881
Souvenir de Folkestone (Arrival of the Boulogne Boat), 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainSouvenir de Folkestone (Arrival of the Boulogne Boat), 1873. The boat from Boulogne brings French citizens escaping from the troubles of France. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 11, 1873
Sweet Girl-Graduates... Afternoon Tea Versus Wine, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainSweet Girl-Graduates... Afternoon Tea Versus Wine, 1872. The ladies, all of whom look very studious, drink tea, whilst the men would prefer a beer. A man leaning on the piano stares into space
The Coming Race, 1872. This cartoon shows one of the new female doctors asking for assistance from a manly and upright male surgeon
Just Hint a Fault, 1872. Punch takes a regular look at the absurd world of ladies fashions. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 13, 1872
Small Things Amuse Small Minds, 1872. The rain falls as Mr and Mrs Jessamy shelter under a huge umbrella whilst watering their carefully tended garden
Missing the Point, 1872. A case of jargon being taken literally. A legal man confuses an elderly distressed gentleman. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 18, 1872
A Degenerate Daughter, 1870. Artist: George du MaurierA Degenerate Daughter, 1870. The extended family at breakfast. The young mother is concerned only for her family, whilst the Matriarch points to the startled and timid-looking defender of the realm
Our Natural Advantages, 1888. The French visitor to London for the summer season of 1888 says that the Great British weather should protect the country from any invasion
A Lively Look-Out for Jones, 1876. Artist: George du MaurierA Lively Look-Out for Jones, 1876. Captain Jones is about to acquire every mans nightmare of a mother-in-law. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1876
Female School of Art, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainFemale School of Art, 1874. An elegant young man with time on his hands poses for a roomful of young women in a straight reversal of the usual roles
Terrible Result of the Higher Education of Women!, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainTerrible Result of the Higher Education of Women!, 1874. The beautiful young women go into dinner on the arms of the elderly professors
Athletics, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierAthletics, 1869. Then, as now, boxing was a dangerous sport and, in this cartoon, Punch offers advice on a means of increasing its safety. From Punch, or the London Charivari, September 4, 1869
Le Duel a Mort, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierLe Duel a Mort, 1869. In an effort to stem the rising tide of his unpopularity, Napoleon III had relaxed press censorship in France
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierA Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du MaurierSancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor
The Last Fast Thing, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierThe Last Fast Thing, 1866 Women who attempted to enter the public sphere of men were often labelled fast. Here, Punch takes a dig at such women, showing an entirely female fire crew
An Authority, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierAn Authority, 1866. A woman sits in front of a mirror, with the hairdresser behind her holding a strange object. Every woman of fashion must place herself entirely in the hands of her hairdresser
What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866 Artist: George du MaurierWhat a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866. An illustration of how the world would look like if centaurs still existed
A Legend of Camelot - Part 4, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Legend of Camelot - Part 4, 1866. A night scene, the moon is in the top right corner smiling. A man wearing several hats leans over the heads of two figures who appear to be kneeling down at
A Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. A woman emerges from a small brick building in the centre of the pond, and walks across a drawbridge. She holds a comb and mirror and has masses of curly hair
A Legend of Camelot - Part 2, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Legend of Camelot - Part 2, 1866. A woman carries a man by his feet over her shoulder. Three men on the left stand by and watch her, somewhat amused
A Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. A woman walks along the street with her extremely long hair wrapped and billowing around her
General Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierGeneral Adoption of the Rolling Skate, 1866. Men, women and children are all on roller skates, going about their usual business. In the top picture even the policeman is on skates
The Mother of Invention, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierThe Mother of Invention, 1866. A statuesque wife poses for her artist husband, with a duster and brush in each hand. Their son, little Freddy, sits on his Papas shoulders
A Poser, 1866. Artist: George du MaurierA Poser, 1866. Mr Brown remarks That Wine, Sir, Has been in my cellar Four-and-Twenty years come last Christmas! Four-and-Twenty years-Sir
Lady-Physicians, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierLady-Physicians, 1865. A woman doctor takes the pulse of a patient who lies back in his chair looking at her. Just at the time that women were fighting to make careers in medicine
Groundless Alarm, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierGroundless Alarm, 1865. The adventurous husband announces I m off to the Crystal Palace; and, bye the bye, I shall very likely go up in Mr. Glaishwells Balloon
Gallant, but we fear Satirical Officer, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierGallant, but we fear Satirical Officer, 1865. A group of young women all smoking, and having tea. One of them asks the man if he would like a cigarette, but he declines
Distressing Infant Nightmare, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierDistressing Infant Nightmare, 1865. Founded on the legend of Banbury Cross. The nursery rhyme, Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross is pictured here through the imagination of a little girl
The Late Rain, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierThe Late Rain, 1865. Two gentlemen hitch their trousers up before attempting to cross the road. Many of Londons streets remained unpaved at this time
What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierWhat Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. The lady of the house shows a benevolent gentleman visitor where her housemaid sleeps. This appears to be an outhouse, damp and dirty
Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. Artist: George du MaurierWonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. By which it Escapes Diphtheria during The Winter. (N.B. A Positive Fact.) This cartoon pokes a little gentle fun at the giraffes at London Zoo
