Unknown man in frock coat. Oil on Card. France ca.1830. Unknown artist. Victoria and Albert Museum.
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An anti-masturbation device. The rare 19th century item is made of copper and was designed to be worn by boys so they could not commit the ‘sin’. Attached to a belt it would have encased the genitalia. The bizarre antique dates back to around 1880 and was used in Catholic France.
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Dicksee is one of my very favorite artists. Thanks for posting him.
You are very welcome :)
Margaret Dicksee (1858-1903). “Miss Angel”: Angelica Kauffmann, introduced by Lady Wentworth, visits Mr. Reynolds’ studio. 1892. 112 x 86.5 cm. Sold £25,300: Christies, London (29-03-1996, lot 116).
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