Victorian Satire Pin: "The Sempstress" (1856) by Charles H. Bennett
Add a touch of historic Victorian satire to your jacket, bag, or lanyard with this unique pin featuring "The Sempstress" (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 striking piece depicts a weary seamstress raising her arm, casting a grim skeletal shadow against the wall behind her.
- Artwork: "The Sempstress" 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 with full-color decoration
- Bright, crisp printing that brings detailed designs to life
- Durable metal construction with a traditional steel safety-pin backing
- Available in three sizes for flexible styling and display
- 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 Sempstress" (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 striking piece depicts a weary seamstress raising her arm, casting a grim skeletal shadow against the wall behind her.
- Artwork: "The Sempstress" 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 with full-color decoration
- Bright, crisp printing that brings detailed designs to life
- Durable metal construction with a traditional steel safety-pin backing
- Available in three sizes for flexible styling and display
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
Care instructions:
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.