A Sex By Themselves: A Collection Of Cartoons About Femininity 1846-1958

A Sex By Themselves: A Collection Of Cartoons About Femininity 1846-1958

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Alan Wykes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Arthur Barker Limited, 1958

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This compelling volume presents a unique visual history, illustrating how societal perceptions of femininity evolved through the lens of popular cartoons from 1846 to 1958. A Sex By Themselves chronicles a fascinating period, detailing the changing roles, expectations, and caricatures of women as depicted in published art. The collection uncovers the humor, satire, and sometimes poignant commentary embedded within these historical illustrations. This work offers a distinctive perspective on social history, providing insight into the cultural narratives surrounding gender during a transformative era.

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Description

Author: Alan Wykes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Arthur Barker Limited, 1958

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This compelling volume presents a unique visual history, illustrating how societal perceptions of femininity evolved through the lens of popular cartoons from 1846 to 1958. A Sex By Themselves chronicles a fascinating period, detailing the changing roles, expectations, and caricatures of women as depicted in published art. The collection uncovers the humor, satire, and sometimes poignant commentary embedded within these historical illustrations. This work offers a distinctive perspective on social history, providing insight into the cultural narratives surrounding gender during a transformative era.