Jack in a White Squall, amongst breakers - on the Lee Shore of St. Catherines
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Title
Jack in a White Squall, amongst breakers - on the Lee Shore of St. Catherines
Subject
Image of female tavernkeepers harrassing a man to pay his bill
Description
This is a British political cartoon showing the perceived actions of female tavernkeepers in 1811. The image is captioned, "Jack in a White Squall, amongst breakers-- on the Lee shore of St. Catherines." The women in the cartoon are large, hysterical, and unorderly. The man is shown in an outfit of a sailor. In the background of the image, shows many bottles of alcohol and an unkempt tavern.
Creator
W. Elmes
Source
Thomas Tegg
Date
16 August 1811
Contributor
Brenna Reilley
Citation
W. Elmes, “Jack in a White Squall, amongst breakers - on the Lee Shore of St. Catherines,” Mason's Legacies, accessed April 20, 2024, https://masonslegacies.org/items/show/277.