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No use crying over Spilt Milk
Black and white. Boy carrying a hamper and pitchfork, and two girls (one is holding flowers behind her back). They are standing around a pail of spilt milk on a leafy pathway. Part of Box 102, Nursery Rhymes. Part of Boswell collection, slide number 124 Date: late 19th century
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Behind Hamper Leafy Milk Nursery Pail Pathway Pitchfork Rhyme Rhymes Spilt They Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of childhood innocence and the transient nature of life. Taken in the late 19th century, the scene depicts three children standing around a spilt pail of milk on a leafy pathway. The boy in the foreground, dressed in a simple shirt and trousers, carries a hamper and pitchfork, suggesting that they have recently been working in the fields or tending to the animals. The two girls behind him, dressed in frilly dresses and holding baskets and flowers, add a touch of femininity and grace to the image. The title of this photograph, "No Use Crying over Spilt Milk," is derived from the well-known nursery rhyme that imparts the wisdom of accepting the inevitable and moving on. The children in the photograph seem to embody this sentiment, as they stand together in quiet contemplation, acknowledging the accident but not letting it ruin their day. This photograph is part of the Boswell Collection, which is renowned for its extensive archive of historical images that capture the essence of life in the past. The collection spans various themes, including social history, art, literature, and science, and provides a valuable window into the world of the past. This particular image, with its timeless message and charming depiction of childhood, is a testament to the enduring power of photography to transport us back in time and evoke emotions that transcend generations.
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