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Two (2) Large Vinegar Valentines by G. Ingram

Ingram was primarily a maker of fine Valentines with lace paper, Victorian scrap, and the occasional poem printed on silk. To see him producing Vinegar Valentines, which are markedly more satirical and less finely produced, is unusual.

London: G. Ingram, 1860s. Two (2) large Vinegar Valentines produced by G. Ingram of London. These particular Vinegar Valentines are quite large compared to others produced at the time; one here measures 25.5" by 9.25", while the other measures 21" by 8.25". Most would generally be about a third or a half as tall. Each of the two items depict harried husbands struggling with childcare. The two items here include:

[Hot Water]. London: G Ingram, [1860s]. Broadside (21" by 8.25"), verso blank. Depicts an unhappily married man juggling several children in a tub marked "Hot Water" with the following rhyme: "For a pure domestic bliss, / You will with me agree that this is not amiss! / And when a happy married man you be, / 'Tis very certain that this your lot will see." The number "9" is printed in the lower right-hand corner.

[Unhappy Wretch]. London: G Ingram, [1860s]. Broadside (25.5" by 9.25"), verso blank. Depicts a harried father juggling several children, with the following rhyme: "Unhappy wretch who is left to keep / The children quiet and get 'em to sleep, / Who has to nurse them on his lap, / Wash them all and make the pap; / It's quite enough to turn your noddle, / You poor forlorn old Molly Coddle." The number "7" is printed in the lower right-hand corner. Good to very good. Toned with some dust soiling, edge wear. Three large open tears to "Hot Water", with approx. 2-3 square inches of loss, but not affecting overall image conveyance.

Price: $450.00

Item #22005629