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Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Indeed, Miss Mouse, replied Mr Frog, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

Indeed, Miss Mouse, replied Mr Frog, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. Indeed, Miss Mouse, replied Mr Frog

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Frog and rat having lunch with Miss Mousey, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

Frog and rat having lunch with Miss Mousey, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. Frog and rat having lunch with Miss Mousey

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Pray Miss Mouse will you give us some beer, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

Pray Miss Mouse will you give us some beer, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. Pray Miss Mouse will you give us some beer ?

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Mr Frog flirting with Miss Mouse, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

Mr Frog flirting with Miss Mouse, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. Mr Frog flirting with Miss Mouse

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Heigho, Says Anthony Rowley, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

Heigho, Says Anthony Rowley, Nursery rhyme, Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. Heigho, Says Anthony Rowley

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, Rat and frog dancing

Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, Rat and frog dancing
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. While they were all thus merry making

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: I ll sing you a song that I have just made, nursery rhyme

I ll sing you a song that I have just made, nursery rhyme
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. I ll sing you a song that I have just made

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, So there was an end, one, two, and three

Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, So there was an end, one, two, and three
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. So there was an end, one, two, and three

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, The Cat she seized the Rat by the crown

Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, The Cat she seized the Rat by the crown
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. The Cat she seized the Rat by the crown

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, A cat and her kittens came

Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, nursery rhyme, A cat and her kittens came
Vintage illustration of a scene from the childrens nursery rhyme Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, by Randolph Caldecott. A cat and her kittens came

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Victorian children getting dressed to go out riding, Banbury Cross

Victorian children getting dressed to go out riding, Banbury Cross
Vintage illustration of Scene from the traditional English Nursery rhyme, Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross. By Randolph Caldecott. Victorian children getting dressed to go out riding

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross

Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross
Vintage illustration of from the traditional English Nursery rhyme, Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross. By Randolph Caldecott

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross, the Fine Lady, Victorian Nursery rhyme

Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross, the Fine Lady, Victorian Nursery rhyme
Vintage illustration of Scene from the traditional English Nursery rhyme, Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross. By Randolph Caldecott. Fine lady

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Young children going on a pony ride, Banbury Cross, Victorian 19th Century

Young children going on a pony ride, Banbury Cross, Victorian 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Scene from the traditional English Nursery rhyme, Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross. By Randolph Caldecott. Young children going on a pony ride, Victorian 19th Century

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Boy riding a pony with saddle baskets, Banbury Cross, Victorian

Boy riding a pony with saddle baskets, Banbury Cross, Victorian
Vintage illustration of Scene from the traditional English Nursery rhyme, Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross. By Randolph Caldecott. Boy riding a pony with saddle baskets

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Man and childfren galloping horse and ponies down a country lane, Banbury Cross

Man and childfren galloping horse and ponies down a country lane, Banbury Cross
Vintage illustration of Scene from the traditional English Nursery rhyme, Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross. By Randolph Caldecott. Man and childfren galloping horse and ponies down a country lane

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: As Tommy Snooks and Bessy Brooks Were Walking Out One Sunday - Victorian nursery

As Tommy Snooks and Bessy Brooks Were Walking Out One Sunday - Victorian nursery
A medieval lady wearing a wimple is walking arm in arm with a gentleman on their way past a church on a Sunday, when he makes such a ridiculous observation that she looks quite stunned

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Diddlety dittlety dumpty, the cat ran up the plum tree - Victorian nursery rhyme

Diddlety dittlety dumpty, the cat ran up the plum tree - Victorian nursery rhyme
A worried medieval woman is pleading with a gardener to help her extract her cat from the plum tree whence it has run, probably from the dog

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Little Miss Muffet - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Little Miss Muffet - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Poor little Miss Muffet was sitting on a cushion enjoying a meal of curds and whey in the garden when an improbably large spider descended and frightened her so much that she ran away

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Jacky Come Give Me Thy Fiddle - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Jacky Come Give Me Thy Fiddle - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A portly medieval gentleman attempts to persuade a lively violin player to hand over his instrument but the fiddler refuses

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: A Man Went a Hunting at Reigate - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

A Man Went a Hunting at Reigate - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A medieval man riding his horse and carrying a blunderbuss is attempting to pass through a gate which is being guarded by the land owner

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: As I Was Going Up Pippen Hill - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

As I Was Going Up Pippen Hill - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A young man dressed in medieval attire greeting a young lady who is dropping a curtsey. Meanwhile, a man with a broom sweeps Pippen Hills footpath

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Little Miss Lily, You re Dreadfully Silly - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Little Miss Lily, You re Dreadfully Silly - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
An elaborately-dressed young medieval lady standing on the riverbank in a blue dress with a long flowing skirt. She is in danger of becoming bogged down in the mud

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Little Jack Horner - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Little Jack Horner - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Mr Horner is enjoying a glass of something festive at the Christmas dining table while Master Jack Horner is sitting in the corner eating a pie

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: I Will Sing You a Song Though Its Not Very Long - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

I Will Sing You a Song Though Its Not Very Long - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A medieval lady seated at an organ is singing a rather cruel song with a group of smug-looking children while a boy laboriously pumps the wind into the instrument, looking thoroughly miserable

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Old Boniface He Loved Good Cheer - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Old Boniface He Loved Good Cheer - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Set in the medieval period, a man lies in bed with his pipe, a tankard of beer, wearing his nightcap but with no nightshirt, while his man-servant carries away his day clothes

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Pretty maid, pretty maid, where have you been? - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Pretty maid, pretty maid, where have you been? - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A group of medieval characters discussing the exploits of the young lady on the left who has been to London to see the Queen

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Nose, Nose, Jolly Red Nose - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Nose, Nose, Jolly Red Nose - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Two medieval men sit at a table discussing the bright red nose adorning one of them. He appears to be a bit of a drinker, judging by the size of the beer tankard in front of him

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Mistress Mary Quite Contrary - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Mistress Mary Quite Contrary - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Dressed in medieval style, Mistress Mary is tending her garden when she is greeted by a man who doffs his hat and enquires as to the fertility of her plants

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Peter Pumpkin Eater and His Wife

Peter Pumpkin Eater and His Wife

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Little Girl Reading

Little Girl Reading

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Gray goose and gander, Waft Your Wings Together - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Gray goose and gander, Waft Your Wings Together - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A medieval princess and her ladies-in-waiting wish to cross the river, together with her luggage. Their pageboy summons a pair of passing geese

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Little Tom Twig Bought a Fine Bow and Arrow - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Little Tom Twig Bought a Fine Bow and Arrow - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A naughty boy dressed in medieval attire has just bought himself a nice new bow and arrow but has committed the offence of shooting a sparrow dead

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Three Wise Men of Gotham - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Three Wise Men of Gotham - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Three medieval-style men in a cracked bowl, which they are using as a boat on a rough sea. One of them looks sea-sick, another is carrying an open umbrella - presumably to use as a sail

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: There Was a Little Man and He Had a Little Gun - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

There Was a Little Man and He Had a Little Gun - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A man in a punt is aiming his blunderbuss at a flying duck, while a woman stands on the riverbank in line of fire, should the dog in the boat jog the mans arm

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: See Saw Margery Daw - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

See Saw Margery Daw - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Margery Daw sitting on a seesaw holding a bag of coins, which she has acquired through selling her mattress to a man who, for some reason, is wearing several hats

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: The seven Ravens (Die sieben Raben), Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, 1898

The seven Ravens (Die sieben Raben), Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, 1898
The girl reaches the stars in search of her enchanted brethren. Scene from the German fairy tale " The seven Ravens (Die sieben Raben)", written down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: King Thrushbeard (KAonig Drosselbart), by Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, published 1898

King Thrushbeard (KAonig Drosselbart), by Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, published 1898
King Thrushbeard (German: Konig Drosselbart). A German fairy tale, written down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Chromolithograph after a drawing by Thekla Brauer, published in 1898

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Jorinde and Joringel, by the Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, published 1898

Jorinde and Joringel, by the Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, published 1898
Jorinde and Joringel. A German fairy tale, written down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Chromolithograph after a drawing by Thekla Brauer, published in 1898

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: The Goose Girl (Die GAÔé¼nsemagd), by Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, 1898

The Goose Girl (Die GAÔé¼nsemagd), by Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, 1898
The Goose Girl (German: Die Gansemagd). The disobedient maid refuses the princesss service. European fairy tale, first translated into English by Edgar Taylor

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Snow White (Schneewittchen), by Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, published 1898

Snow White (Schneewittchen), by Brothers Grimm, chromolithograph, published 1898
Snow White (German: Schneewittchen). A German fairy tale, written down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Chromolithograph after a drawing by Thekla Brauer, published in 1898

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Young lady meeting an old man clothed all in leather

Young lady meeting an old man clothed all in leather
Scene from the nursery rhyme aOne Misty Moisty MorningaA where a young lady meets an old man - aOne misty moisty morning when cloudy was the weather

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: When he put on his clothes

When he put on his clothes
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: This Is the House That Jack Built

This Is the House That Jack Built
Vintage engraving from the popular British nursery rhyme This Is the House That Jack Built

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: 18th Century Jolly Gentleman

18th Century Jolly Gentleman
Vintage engraving from the story The Diverting History of John Gilpin, a jolly gentleman

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: 18th Century English Villagers

18th Century English Villagers
Vintage engraving from the story The Diverting History of John Gilpin, a group of 18th Century English Villagers

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Queen of Hearts

Queen of Hearts
Vintage engraving from nursery rhyme The Queen of Hearts. The Queen of Hearts, She made some Tarts

Background imageWhimsical nursery rhyme artworks curated to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination: Man in a hurry

Man in a hurry
Vintage engraving from the story The Diverting History of John Gilpin, a portly gentleman in a hurry



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