The diversions of high society
The diversions of high society. Illustration shows a high society auction being conducted in a circus-like atmosphere where spouses are unloading their unwanted partners for various reason to the highest bidder; on the left, a lecherous old man, wearing top hat and tails, is peering at a young woman and her daughter, she wears a leash which is held by her smug, well-dressed owner; on the right, in a small crowd, a man appears to be offering a bid. Other commodities are available for inspection in little stalls in the background. Date 1905 January 4
Picture No
10606610
Media ID
47461991
Size
6987px x 4979px
(7.7MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Library of Congress
Usage Restrictions
Editorial use only without prior approval
