Comstock Explains
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Newspaper story from May 12, 1913 New York Times.
Anthony Comstock, head of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, said yesterday that he ordered the removal of Paul Chabas's "September Morning" from the display window of Braun & Co., art dealers at 13 West Forty-sixth Street, on Friday, after investigating a school teacher's complaint that objectionable pictures were being displayed in shops in the neighborhood.
"It is not a proper picture," Mr. Comstock said, "to be viewed by boys and girls. I went to the store in a perfectly civil manner, called attention to the laws concerning the display of improper pictures, and ordered the picture removed. There is nothing more sacred than the form of woman, but it must not be denuded. I think every one will agree with me that such pictures should not be displayed where school children passing through the street can see them."
Mr. Comstock declined to say what action he would take if the management of Braun & Co. continues to display the picture in the window.
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Title
Comstock Explains
Subject
September Morn
Anthony Comstock
Description
Newspaper story from May 12, 1913 New York Times.
Source
New York Times, May 12, 1913, pg. 5
Date
1913 - 05 - 12
Format
Newspaper Story
Language
en
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COMSTOCK EXPLAINS
Ordered "September Morning" from View Because Teacher Complained
Text
Anthony Comstock, head of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, said yesterday that he ordered the removal of Paul Chabas's "September Morning" from the display window of Braun & Co., art dealers at 13 West Forty-sixth Street, on Friday, after investigating a school teacher's complaint that objectionable pictures were being displayed in shops in the neighborhood.
"It is not a proper picture," Mr. Comstock said, "to be viewed by boys and girls. I went to the store in a perfectly civil manner, called attention to the laws concerning the display of improper pictures, and ordered the picture removed. There is nothing more sacred than the form of woman, but it must not be denuded. I think every one will agree with me that such pictures should not be displayed where school children passing through the street can see them."
Mr. Comstock declined to say what action he would take if the management of Braun & Co. continues to display the picture in the window.
Publication Date
1913-05-12
Newspaper Info
New York Times, pg. 5
Citation
"Comstock Explains," in September Morn Archive, Item #32, http://www.septembermorn.org/items/show/32 (accessed February 6, 2023).