Hogarth, Gin LaneHogarth, Gin Lane. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin (which later became the Gin Act). A scene of London life is depicted in which the pawnbrokers, gin cellar and distillery are now flourishing, and people's lives are being destroyed by their addiction to gin, with examples of infanticide, starvation, madness, decay and suicide.. Stunning Photo Gifts From Prints-online: Beautiful posters, prints and merchandise with a historical theme.
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