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Poster Print : PURITANS AND QUAKERS, 1677. Quakers being whipped in Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1670s. Wood engraving, 19th century
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PURITANS AND QUAKERS, 1677. Quakers being whipped in Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1670s. Wood engraving, 19th century
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Media ID 7527036
1670s Beating Boston Colonist Colony Cruelty Discrimination Public Puritan Quaker Settlement Settler Whip Whipping
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Puritans and Quakers, 1677 poster print. Witness a significant moment in American history as Quakers endure public whippings at the hands of the Puritan authorities in Boston, Massachusetts. This intriguing wood engraving, originally from The Granger Collection, dates back to the 19th century. Add this vintage piece to your home or office to spark historical conversations and ignite a sense of curiosity about our past.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The powerful image captures a dark chapter in American history, depicting the cruel treatment of Quakers by Puritans in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts. The wood engraving, created in the 19th century, vividly portrays the scene of Quakers being whipped as punishment for their religious beliefs. During this period, Puritan settlers established strict religious laws and sought to maintain a homogeneous society. They viewed Quakers as heretics and threats to their way of life. This led to widespread discrimination and persecution against Quakers who dared to challenge the dominant Puritan ideology. In this print, we witness the brutality inflicted upon these peaceful individuals solely because they held different religious convictions. The whipping serves as a stark reminder of the lengths some colonists were willing to go in order to enforce conformity within their settlement. This historical artifact not only sheds light on the cruelty endured by early Quaker settlers but also highlights an important aspect of America's colonial past – one marked by intolerance and oppression. It stands as a testament to how far our society has come since those days while serving as a poignant reminder that we must continue striving for tolerance and acceptance for all people regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds.
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