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Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Mrs Disraeli on the right runs a Baby Farm. Huddled in the corner behind her are all the Baby Bills. Mrs Hartington, the new Liberal Leader in opposition suggests they be put out of their misery. The bills include Judicature, Land Transfer, Agricultural Holdings, National Debt, Supply, etc. Mrs Disraeli sees no need to take any action because the end of the current Session of Parliament was actually only a couple of weeks away. This cartoon also reflects on the Baby Farms that had for some years caused much concern. Possibly the worst example of the baby farming trade was reported by Charles Dickens in 1849. In an article entitled The Paradise at Tooting, Dickens brought out the terrible conditions that pertained at one particular farm managed by a man called Drouet. Although the risks to the children had been notified, the conditions were so poor that 126 children died in one single outbreak of cholera. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 31, 1875
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In this print titled "Approaching Dissolution, 1875" artist Joseph Swain skillfully captures a political satire that reflects on the pressing issues of the time. The image portrays Mrs Disraeli, wife of Benjamin Disraeli, running a Baby Farm on the right side of the frame. Behind her huddle all the Baby Bills, representing important legislative matters such as Judicature, Land Transfer, Agricultural Holdings, National Debt, and Supply. On the opposing side stands Mrs Hartington, the new Liberal Leader in opposition. She suggests putting these bills out of their misery due to their perceived ineffectiveness or lack of action taken by Mrs Disraeli. However, Mrs Disraeli remains unconcerned as she believes that with only a couple of weeks left in Parliament's current session, no immediate action is required. This cartoon not only highlights political tensions but also draws attention to real-life concerns surrounding baby farming during that era. Charles Dickens famously reported on one particularly horrific case at Drouet's farm in his article entitled "The Paradise at Tooting" from 1849. Dickens revealed appalling conditions where 126 children died from cholera outbreak due to poor living standards despite prior warnings about potential risks. Swain's artwork serves as a powerful commentary on both political indifference and societal issues prevalent during this period in history.
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