Victorian Satire Pin: "A Parrot" (1856) by Charles H. Bennett
Add a touch of historic Victorian satire to your jacket, bag, or lanyard with this unique pin featuring "A Parrot" (c. 1856) by British illustrator Charles H. Bennett.
Originally published in Bennett’s celebrated satirical collection Shadows—where everyday human nature and flaws are cleverly mirrored by monstrous or exaggerated shadow silhouettes—this piece features a woman adorned in a feathered turban sitting upright, casting the distinct silhouette of a squawking parrot onto the wall behind her.
- Artwork: "A Parrot" by Charles H. Bennett (1856)
- Source Material: Illustration from Shadows, originally sourced via historical archives (Harvard University collections)
Product features:
- Glossy, scratch- and UV-resistant mylar front
- Bright, crisp full-color printing
- Durable metal construction with mylar face
- Traditional steel safety-pin backing
- Available in three sizes; assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
Care instructions:
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
Add a touch of historic Victorian satire to your jacket, bag, or lanyard with this unique pin featuring "A Parrot" (c. 1856) by British illustrator Charles H. Bennett.
Originally published in Bennett’s celebrated satirical collection Shadows—where everyday human nature and flaws are cleverly mirrored by monstrous or exaggerated shadow silhouettes—this piece features a woman adorned in a feathered turban sitting upright, casting the distinct silhouette of a squawking parrot onto the wall behind her.
- Artwork: "A Parrot" by Charles H. Bennett (1856)
- Source Material: Illustration from Shadows, originally sourced via historical archives (Harvard University collections)
Product features:
- Glossy, scratch- and UV-resistant mylar front
- Bright, crisp full-color printing
- Durable metal construction with mylar face
- Traditional steel safety-pin backing
- Available in three sizes; assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
Care instructions:
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.