Glorious Deeds of Women!
Title:
Glorious Deeds of Women!
Description:
This broadside was likely written for Queen Caroline, wife to King George IV. In 1797, Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel had married the Prince of Wales, who unbeknownst to her was already married to Mrs. Fitzherbert, his mistress. Caroline became a symbol of the oppression of women, a figure popular with her subjects who largely condemned her husband’s libertine behavior.
Creator:
Benbow, William
Source:
P
Publisher:
Printed by W. Bembow
Date:
1820
Coverage:
[London]
Display Date:
[1820?]
Hover Text:
Queen Caroline — symbol of women's oppression
Published Item:
P
Item Index:
75
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