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Votaries of the Weed No 36 (colour litho)
8660523 Votaries of the Weed No 36 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 36. This is a poor wretch who smokes by stealth and would blush-not to find his fame, but-to be found out! You see his wife holds strong views, remarkably strong views, on the subject of tobacco smoking. Dubs it a filthy practice. So being rabidly domesticated, he abjectly agrees to all her promises, and when he has three minutes to wait for a train, tremblingly puffs the interval away and returns home with the strongest of peppermint lozenges desperately clenched between his teeth. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards with the title Votaries of the Weed, issued by Gallaher in 1916.); © Look and Learn
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The print of "Votaries of the Weed No 36" by Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd) captures a humorous and relatable scene from early 20th century England. The image depicts a man sneaking a smoke while his disapproving wife looks on with disdain. He is described as a "poor wretch who smokes by stealth," highlighting the societal stigma attached to tobacco smoking at the time.
The man's wife holds strong views against smoking, dubbing it a filthy practice. In order to avoid her wrath, he agrees to her demands but can't resist indulging in a quick puff when he has a spare moment. The tension between his desire for nicotine and his fear of being caught is palpable in the image.
This illustration was originally part of a set of cigarette cards titled "Votaries of the Weed," issued by Gallaher in 1916. It humorously portrays the struggles faced by smokers during an era when tobacco use was increasingly frowned upon.
Overall, this colourful lithograph offers a glimpse into the cultural attitudes towards smoking in early 20th century Britain, showcasing both the social pressures and personal temptations associated with this once-popular habit.
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