Victorian Satire Pin: "The Monkey" (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 Monkey" (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 depicts a crouching figure playing with a hoop while casting the distinct shadow silhouette of a mischievous monkey onto the wall behind him.

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

Product features:

- Glossy full-color finish with a scratch- and UV-resistant front

- Traditional durable steel safety-pin backing

- Bright, crisp printing for vibrant artwork

- Metal construction with a mylar face

- Available in three sizes and 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 "The Monkey" (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 depicts a crouching figure playing with a hoop while casting the distinct shadow silhouette of a mischievous monkey onto the wall behind him.

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

Product features:

- Glossy full-color finish with a scratch- and UV-resistant front

- Traditional durable steel safety-pin backing

- Bright, crisp printing for vibrant artwork

- Metal construction with a mylar face

- Available in three sizes and assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts

Care instructions:

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