Nursery Rhymes -- cutting skirt, mouse-drawn cart
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Nursery Rhymes -- cutting skirt, mouse-drawn cart
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- There was an old woman, as I ve heard tell, she went to market her eggs for to sell; she went to market all on a market day, and she fell asleep upon the Kings Highway. There came by a pedlar whose name was Stout, he cut her petticoats all round about; he cut her petticoats up to her knees, which made the little old woman to shiver and freeze. Below -- a mouse-drawn cart. Date: early 20th century
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© Mary Evans Picture Library / John Maclellan
Asleep Cutting Drawn Highway Illustrations Mice Nursery Pedlar Petticoats Rhyme Rhymes Scissors Sleeping Stout Skirt
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "An Old Woman's Market Day Mishap: A Tale of Nursery Rhymes and Unexpected Encounters" This image presents two delightful scenes from the rich tapestry of classic Nursery Rhymes. Above, we find ourselves in the heart of the countryside, where an old woman, dressed in her best, embarks on a journey to sell her freshly gathered eggs at the market. As she dozes off on the bustling Kings Highway, oblivious to the world around her, a cunning pedlar named Stout approaches. With a mischievous grin and a pair of sharp scissors, he cuts her petticoats, leaving her shivering and embarrassed. Below, a charming contrast unfolds as a mouse-drawn cart transports us to a world of whimsy and wonder. This quaint mode of transport, pulled by a team of industrious mice, was a common sight in the early 20th century. Animals, especially mice, played an essential role in many nursery rhymes, often embodying the spirit of adventure and the unexpected. This image, with its intricate details and vivid colors, offers a glimpse into the rich history of nursery rhymes and the stories they tell. From the old woman's market day mishap to the enchanting world of a mouse-drawn cart, this image invites us to explore the depth and charm of these timeless tales.
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