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Two girls with hens and chicks on a Christmas card
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Two girls with hens and chicks on a Christmas card
Two girls feeding hens and chicks on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
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Step into the past with this charming late Victorian Christmas card image, dating back to the 1890s. The scene unfolds before a quaint, wooden gate, where two young girls in their Sunday best, bundled up against the winter chill in scarves and headscarves, eagerly feed a flock of hens and their chicks. The girls' joyful expressions and the contented clucking of the birds create a heartwarming tableau of rural life. The girls have brought a basket of grain to share with their feathered friends, scattering the food on the ground for the hens to peck at, while the curious chicks scamper around their mothers' feet. The girls' connection with the birds is palpable, as they engage in a simple yet meaningful act of nurturing and care. This delightful Christmas card captures the spirit of the season, reminding us of the importance of family, community, and the natural world. The girls' shared moment with the hens and chicks also speaks to the enduring bond between children and animals, a connection that transcends time and continues to inspire wonder and joy. As we gaze upon this nostalgic image, we are transported back to a simpler time, where the pleasures of the farmyard and the warmth of the holiday season came together to create cherished memories. This snapshot of history invites us to savor the beauty of the past and the joy of the present.
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