Jack the Giant Killer

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Jack the Giant Killer

Black and white. Grown man wielding stick at young boy, who is holding a sword. They are both in costume. Part of Box 102, Nursery Rhymes. Part of Boswell collection, slide number 112 and 1 Date: late 19th century

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Grown Nursery Rhyme Rhymes Stick They Wielding Childrens

EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, specifically the moment when Jack the Giant Killer confronts the fearsome giant. In this late 19th century image, a grown man dressed in the iconic costume of Jack, complete with a red cap and a checkered shirt, brandishes a large stick, ready to defend himself against the young boy standing before him. The boy, also in costume, clutches a sword with a determined expression on his face. This scene is reminiscent of the popular English nursery rhyme, "Jack and the Beanstalk," which has been passed down through generations since its first publication in the late 18th century. The rhyme tells the story of Jack, a young boy who sells his cow for a handful of magic beans, which then grow into a giant beanstalk reaching the sky. Jack climbs the beanstalk and encounters a giant, whom he eventually kills with his mother's cooking pot. The Boswell Collection, which includes this photograph, is a significant historical resource for the study of children's literature and folklore. This image, specifically slide number 112 and date: late 19th century, provides a unique glimpse into the way that this classic nursery rhyme was interpreted and performed during this time period. The photograph's ability to capture the drama and tension of the story makes it an invaluable addition to any collection focused on children's literature, folklore, or the history of costumes and performance.

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