Victorian Satire Pin: "The Bantam" (1856) by Charles H. Bennett

$4.99

Add a touch of historic Victorian satire to your jacket, bag, or lanyard with this unique pin featuring "The Bantam" (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 proudly strutting gentleman in a tailcoat casting the silhouette of a puffed-up rooster onto the wall behind him.

  • Artwork: "The Bantam" by Charles H. Bennett (1856)
  • Source Material: Illustration from Shadows, originally sourced via historical archives (Harvard University collections)

Product features:

- Glossy, full-color finish on the front

- Durable steel safety-pin backing

- Bright, crisp printing for vibrant designs

- Metal construction with a mylar face

- Available in three sizes

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 "The Bantam" (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 proudly strutting gentleman in a tailcoat casting the silhouette of a puffed-up rooster onto the wall behind him.

  • Artwork: "The Bantam" by Charles H. Bennett (1856)
  • Source Material: Illustration from Shadows, originally sourced via historical archives (Harvard University collections)

Product features:

- Glossy, full-color finish on the front

- Durable steel safety-pin backing

- Bright, crisp printing for vibrant designs

- Metal construction with a mylar face

- Available in three sizes

Care instructions:

- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.