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The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, 1835
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The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, 1835
1577232 The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, 1835; (add.info.: The drunkard's progress, or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin/designed and published by J.W. Barber, New Haven, Connecticut by John Warner Barber 1798-1885, engraver Print shows four scenes of the drunkard's progress: the morning dram (father drinking at 8am, ignoring wife and children), the grog shop (bar room brawls, passed out, vomiting, and drinking customers), the confirmed drunkard (father on floor, wife and children afraid, home falling apart), and concluding scene (family evicted, home up for auction).); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38310800
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1830s Alcoholism Connecticut Drunkenness New Haven Americhe
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The print of "The Drunkard's Progress, or the Direct Road to Poverty, 1835" by John Warner Barber is a stark reminder of the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and their families. The four scenes depicted in this powerful image trace the tragic downfall of a man consumed by his addiction.
In the first scene, we see the morning dram where the father is already drinking at 8am, neglecting his wife and children. This sets off a chain reaction leading to the grog shop scene, filled with bar room brawls, passed out patrons, and vomiting customers. The third scene shows the confirmed drunkard lying on the floor while his terrified family looks on in despair as their home falls apart around them.
Finally, we witness the heartbreaking conclusion as the family is evicted from their home which is now up for auction. This visual narrative serves as a cautionary tale about how alcoholism can lead to wretchedness and ruin if left unchecked.
Barber's poignant portrayal sheds light on a social issue that was prevalent in 19th century America and continues to be relevant today. It serves as a sobering reminder of the destructive power of addiction and its far-reaching consequences on both individuals and society as a whole.
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