Victorian Satire Pin: "The Pig" (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 Pig" (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 slumped figure after a heavy meal, casting the prominent shadow silhouette of a pig onto the wall behind him.

  • Artwork: "The Pig" 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

- Full-color printing with bright, crisp detail

- Durable metal construction

- 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 "The Pig" (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 slumped figure after a heavy meal, casting the prominent shadow silhouette of a pig onto the wall behind him.

  • Artwork: "The Pig" 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

- Full-color printing with bright, crisp detail

- Durable metal construction

- 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.