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Girl and boy playing shuttlecock and battledore
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Girl and boy playing shuttlecock and battledore
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This charming illustration, titled "The Shuttlecock," depicts a delightful moment of sibling play from the 1880s. The image features a young girl in a checked dress and a hat adorned with flowers, sitting on a grassy knoll. She holds a battledore in one hand and a shuttlecock in the other, ready to engage in a game of shuttlecock and battledore with her brother. The boy, dressed in a suit and tie, wears a serious expression as he focuses intently on the game. He holds a bat in one hand and the shuttlecock in the other, poised to return the birdie to his sister. The sister, with a playful grin on her face, seems to be enjoying the game and the time spent with her brother. The setting of the illustration is idyllic, with the green grass, trees in the background, and a book lying nearby, suggesting a leisurely afternoon spent outdoors. The design of the illustration is reminiscent of the Victorian era, with its attention to detail and elegant use of color. The shuttlecock and battledore was a popular children's game during the 1800s, and this illustration captures the simple joy and bonding experience of playing a game with a sibling. The image is a beautiful representation of childhood innocence and the importance of play and connection in our lives.
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