Five kittens on a greetings card
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Five kittens on a greetings card
Five kittens on a greetings card, trying to learn a lesson. Date: circa 1890s
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© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anthropomorphism Cats Dunce Humanised Kitten Kittens Learn Learning Lesson Pointed Pupil Ribbon Tabby Teach Teacher Teaching
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step right up, dear viewers, and feast your eyes on this delightful scene from the late Victorian era: Five adorable kittens, huddled around an open book, each wearing a pointed dunce cap adorned with a pink or blue ribbon. The scene, reminiscent of a human classroom, exudes an air of playful anthropomorphism that was popular during this time. These charming felines, with their white, tabby, and black coats, appear to be earnestly trying to learn a lesson. Their expressions convey a range of emotions, from concentration and curiosity to confusion and mischief. The teacher, unseen in this image, may have been attempting to impart wisdom and knowledge to her feline pupils. This photograph, taken circa 1890s, is a testament to the human-animal bond that transcends time. The use of humanised elements, such as the dunce caps and the open book, adds a whimsical touch to the image, making it an endearing and intriguing piece of historical animal photography. The kittens' innocent and curious demeanor, combined with the educational setting, creates a captivating tableau that continues to delight and amuse viewers to this day. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the past, and a reminder that learning is a lifelong journey, even for our feline friends.
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