Temperance Collection (#7)

Opening of the Cork Temperance Institute, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Cork Temperance Institute, 1845. A dance at an Irish temperance club, part of a social movement against the consumption of alcohol

Etats-Unis 1865 - New-York Fire-Brigade Zouaves, 1865. Creator: Draner
Etats-Unis 1865 - New-York Fire-Brigade Zouaves, 1865

Temperance, dated 1517. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Temperance, dated 1517

National Temperance League 1858
Rev. Robert Maguire preaching the Gospel in front of the Clerkenwell Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green, London. Date: 1858

OCONNELL DRINK PLEDGE
Irish nationalist leader Daniel OConnell takes the pledge of temperance from Rev. Theobald Mathew. Date: circa 1830

PROHIBITION CARTOON 1923
An X-ray examination of the American males person would reveal hidden alcohol aplenty, according to this cartoon. Date: 1923

DRINK HABIT CURED 1919
Drink habit conquered in three days claims an advertisement for a self- improvement book by Edward J. Woods of London. Date: 1919

TEMPERANCE MEETING 1846
A scene at the World Temperance Convention, held at the Covent Garden Theatre, London. Date: 1846

REV. MATHEW GIVES PLEDGE
The Very Reverend Theobald Mathew administers the temperance pledge to churchgoers. Date: circa 1840

TWO PATHS (TEMPERANCE)
The two paths: one where helping your fellow man is paramount, the other where a pint of porter in the pub comes first... Date: 1886

Cartoon, AFTER THE DERBY
Cartoon, After the Derby! Death doffs his hat and kindly opens the gate for a coachload of revellers back from the Derby. Hell be getting to know them a whole lot better soon. Date: 1870

RUM RUNNING USA 1923
RUM ROW Liquor carriers outside American territorial waters, off New Jersey, wait to unload their wares Date: 1923

CRUIKSHANK / THE GIN SHOP
The drunkard having signed the pledge goes with his family to church. plate 10 of 12 Date: 1868

CASINO DE CHICAGO 1933
The Casino de Chicago stages a hyper-revue to celebrate the end of prohibition: Cocktails for ever Date: 1933

Cartoon, A Traitor (teetotalism)
Cartoon, A Traitor, commenting on a not so teetotal teetotaller. Date: 1883

End of Prohibition in America
Americans celebrate the end of Prohibition Date: 1933

The Bottle, 1 -- Cruikshank
A workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle

Scene in a dance hall -- Cruikshank
A popular dance hall in the East End of London -- a brother and sister get into undesirable company. Date: circa 1850

Portrait of a Woman with a Balance, ca. 1625-26. Creator: Thomas de Keyser
Portrait of a Woman with a Balance, ca. 1625-26

Rev. Theobald Mathew (Father Mathew), c1820, (c1880). Creator: Joseph Patrick Haverty
Rev. Theobald Mathew (Father Mathew), c1820, (c1880). Theobald Mathew (1790-1856) Irish Catholic priest and reformer, of the " Cork Total Abstinence Society"

The Justice, 1542. Creator: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Justice, 1542. Found in the Collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Faith, 1542. Creator: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Faith, 1542. Found in the Collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Justice and Temperance, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Veronese (de Pitati), Bonifacio
Justice and Temperance, First Half of 16th cen.. Found in the Collection of Galleria Estense, Modena

Six statues on the outside of the Guildhall, City of London, 1780. Supposedly figures of Aaron, Moses, Discipline, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance

Frances E Willards Rest Cottage, Evanston, Illinois, USA, 1889. Frances Willard (1839-1898) was an American educator, temperance reformer and campaigner for womens suffrage

Carry Nation, the Kansas Saloon Smasher, c1900s. Carry Nation (1848-1911) was an American temperance campaigner renowned for vandalising saloons with a hatchet

The Boy Dies on the Transportation Ship, 1848. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Boy Dies on the Transportation Ship, 1848. Plate 7 from The Drunkards Children, a folio of prints by George Cruikshank inspired by the Temperance Movement

Mr. J.B. Gough - from a daguerreotype by Mayall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J.B. Gough - from a daguerreotype by Mayall, 1854. Portrait of American temperance orator John Bartholomew Gough. He is a spare, thin man, with premature age stamped upon his face

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Triumph of the Virtues
Renaissance. Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Italian painter. Triumph of the Virtues (Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue). 1502. Louvre

Sheffield drink (temperance) map, 1884
Full title: Map of the Town of Sheffield with the licensed public houses, beer shops, grocers and other licenses, marked thereon From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y09165

CARTOON: ALCOHOLISM, 1874. The Bottle Imp. Cartoon by Frank Bellew, 1874

POSTER: PROHIBITION, c1915. Close the Saloons. Prohibition poster published by the Temperance Commissions Strengthen America campaign, c1919

Tarot Card 14 - La Temperance (Temperance)

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"Temperance enjoying a frugal meal". A satirical print by James Gillray dated 28 July 1792. King George III and his wife Queen Charlotte eating one of their famously frugal meals

Moderation overcomes Gluttony Seven virtues seven vices
Moderation overcomes Gluttony Seven virtues and seven vices (series title), At a well, the personification of Moderation (Sobietas)

Allegory marriage burning sacrificial column
Allegory of marriage, For a burning sacrificial column, a man and a woman shake hands in the presence of an angel who will connect them in real life

Allegorical figures temple angel three putti
Allegorical figures in a temple, An angel, three putti and two honored women are sitting in a temple. The woman on the left plays the lute, a putto plays the flute behind her

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"Temperance: A Historical Journey Towards Sobriety" Step into the bustling streets of Spitalfields, East End of London, in the year 1835. Amongst the crowd stands Gin Juggarnath, a symbol of excess and indulgence that plagued society during this era. Fast forward to 1937, where Sister Marjorie Barnard proudly displays her Temperance Knowledge Examination certificate awarded by the Independent Order of Rechabites. This organization aimed to promote abstinence from alcohol and educate individuals about its harmful effects. In "Is that You, Daddy?" we witness a heart-wrenching scene depicting how alcoholism tears families apart. The Universal Rescue Mission Caravan led by E. H. Smith from Sheffield sought to provide support and guidance for those struggling with addiction. The Deacon Giless Distillery temperance cartoon from the 1830s humorously highlights society's growing awareness of the need for moderation in drinking habits. "The Ravages of Alcohol" showcases the devastating consequences excessive consumption can have on individuals and communities alike. Organizations like the Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unity Friendly Soc worked tirelessly to combat these issues. During World War I, Britain abstained from drinking as depicted on a Tatler cover. This period marked a significant shift towards promoting sobriety as an act of patriotism and self-discipline. As women embraced new freedoms in clothing choices with examples like Bloomers, they also played an essential role in advocating for temperance movements across various societies. Nestled amidst Keswick's picturesque landscape lies The Skiddaw Temperance Hotel – a haven for those seeking respite away from temptation while enjoying their stay in Cumbria. Prohibition – The Vision 1920 captures America's bold attempt at eradicating alcohol altogether through legislation. Though ultimately unsuccessful, it remains an iconic moment in history when society grappled with finding balance between personal choices and societal well-being.