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	'''Tarring and Feathering''' was a form of public humiliation and punishment used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge. It was never legally sanctioned by any government but was practiced by informal groups. The process involved covering an individual with hot tar followed by feathers. This act was often carried out by vigilante groups to punish or intimidate individuals who were seen as wrongdoers or outsiders within a community.		'''Tarring and Feathering''' was a form of public humiliation and punishment used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge. It was never legally sanctioned by any government but was practiced by informal groups. The process involved covering an individual with hot tar followed by feathers. This act was often carried out by vigilante groups to punish or intimidate individuals who were seen as wrongdoers or outsiders within a community.

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	From a modern perspective, tarring and feathering is considered a form of cruel and unusual punishment. It violates principles of human rights and dignity and would be illegal under current laws in most jurisdictions.		From a modern perspective, tarring and feathering is considered a form of cruel and unusual punishment. It violates principles of human rights and dignity and would be illegal under current laws in most jurisdictions.

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			File:John_Meintz,_punished_during_World_War_I_-_NARA_-_283633_-_restored.jpg\|John Meintz, punished during World War I
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			File:A_tarred_and_feathered_man_standing_on_hands_and_feet_with_a_rope_attached_to_upper_thighs_and_held_by_a_man_standing_at_left;_the_man_on_all_fours_looks_back_at_a_wild-eyed_devil_standing_LCCN2004673301.jpg\|A tarred and feathered man standing on hands and feet
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	* [[Public Humiliation]]		* [[Public Humiliation]]
	* [[Vigilante Justice]]		* [[Vigilante Justice]]

	~~==References==~~
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/tarring-and-feathering History of Tarring and Feathering] - History.com		* [https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/tarring-and-feathering History of Tarring and Feathering] - History.com
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	~~File~~:~~Philip_Dawe_(attributed),_The_Bostonians_Paying_the_Excise-man,_or_Tarring_and_Feathering_(1774)_-_02.jpg\|The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering (1774)~~		[[Category:Feathers]]
	~~File~~:~~The_alternative_of_Williamsburg,_1775_-_NARA_-_532891.tif\|The alternative of Williamsburg, 1775~~		[[Category:Vigilantism]]
	~~File~~:~~The_tarring_and_feathering_of_Mrs_Lowry.png\|The tarring and feathering of Mrs Lowry~~		[[Category:Vigilantism in the United States]]
	~~File~~:~~John_Meintz,_punished_during_World_War_I_-_NARA_-_283633_-_restored.jpg\|John Meintz, punished during World War I~~		[[Category:Physical torture techniques]]
	~~File~~:~~John_Meintz,_punished_during_World_War_I_-_NARA_-_283634..jpg\|John Meintz, punished during World War I~~		[[Category:Whiskey Rebellion]]
	~~File~~:~~Huck_Finn_Travelling_by_Rail.jpg\|Huck Finn Travelling by Rail~~		[[Category:Tarring and feathering in the United States]]
	~~File~~:A_tarred_and_feathered_man_standing_on_hands_and_feet_with_a_rope_attached_to_upper_thighs_and_held_by_a_man_standing_at_left;_the_man_on_all_fours_looks_back_at_a_wild-eyed_devil_standing_LCCN2004673301.jpg\|A tarred and ~~feathered man standing on hands and feet~~		[[Category:American frontier]]
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			File:Philip_Dawe_(attributed),_The_Bostonians_Paying_the_Excise-man,_or_Tarring_and_Feathering_(1774)_-_02.jpg\|The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering (1774)
			File:The_alternative_of_Williamsburg,_1775_-_NARA_-_532891.tif\|The alternative of Williamsburg, 1775
			File:The_tarring_and_feathering_of_Mrs_Lowry.png\|The tarring and feathering of Mrs Lowry
			File:John_Meintz,_punished_during_World_War_I_-_NARA_-_283633_-_restored.jpg\|John Meintz, punished during World War I
			File:John_Meintz,_punished_during_World_War_I_-_NARA_-_283634..jpg\|John Meintz, punished during World War I
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			File:A_tarred_and_feathered_man_standing_on_hands_and_feet_with_a_rope_attached_to_upper_thighs_and_held_by_a_man_standing_at_left;_the_man_on_all_fours_looks_back_at_a_wild-eyed_devil_standing_LCCN2004673301.jpg\|A tarred and feathered man standing on hands and feet
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'''Tarring and Feathering''' was a form of public humiliation and punishment used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge. It was never legally sanctioned by any government but was practiced by informal groups. The process involved covering an individual with hot tar followed by feathers. This act was often carried out by vigilante groups to punish or intimidate individuals who were seen as wrongdoers or outsiders within a community.

==History==
The origins of tarring and feathering are difficult to trace, but the practice was used in medieval Europe and became more common in the 18th century, particularly in Britain and the American colonies. It was often associated with the [[American Revolution]], where it was used by both Patriots and Loyalists as a form of mob justice against those who opposed their political views.

==Procedure==
The procedure of tarring and feathering could vary, but it typically involved heating [[tar]] until it was liquified. The tar was then applied to the naked body of the victim, either with a brush or by pouring it directly onto them. After the tar was applied, feathers were thrown onto the sticky substance, adhering to the body. The tar used was generally pine tar, a substance more commonly used for waterproofing ropes and ships. It was not as hot as modern industrial tar and was unlikely to cause serious burns, but the process was still extremely painful and humiliating.

==Social and Political Implications==
Tarring and feathering was more than just a physical punishment; it served as a powerful tool of social ostracism. Victims were often paraded through the streets, further enhancing the public humiliation. The act was a clear message from the community or group performing the punishment, indicating that the victim's actions or presence was not tolerated. It was used against tax collectors, political figures, and others who were seen as betraying community interests.

==Decline==
The practice began to decline in the 19th century as societies moved towards more formalized systems of justice. However, isolated incidents of tarring and feathering were reported into the early 20th century, particularly in rural areas.

==In Popular Culture==
Tarring and feathering has been depicted in various works of literature and film, often to highlight the brutality of mob justice or the plight of individuals facing community ostracism.

==Legal and Ethical Considerations==
From a modern perspective, tarring and feathering is considered a form of cruel and unusual punishment. It violates principles of human rights and dignity and would be illegal under current laws in most jurisdictions.

[[Category:Historical Punishments]]
[[Category:Vigilantism]]
{{History-stub}}

==See Also==
* [[Lynching]]
* [[Public Humiliation]]
* [[Vigilante Justice]]

==References==
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==External Links==
* [https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/tarring-and-feathering History of Tarring and Feathering] - History.com

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