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See Saw Margery Daw - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
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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. The nursery rhyme calls her a dirty slut and it should be explained that slut did not always have the current meaning of a sexually promiscuous woman - it used to mean a woman who was slovenly, lazy, didn t do housework, or who was untidy in appearance. So Margery Daw has sold her bed, not her body.
" See Saw Margery Daw - Sold her bed and lay upon straw - Wasn t she a dirty slut - To sell her bed and lie in he dirt."
From " Nursery Rhymes - Ridicula Rediviva" illustrated by J.E. Rogers, with chromolith printing by R. Clay Sons & Taylor and published in London in 1876 by Macmillan and Co
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This print captures a Victorian nursery rhyme illustration of the famous "See Saw Margery Daw". In this whimsical scene, Margery Daw is depicted sitting on a seesaw while clutching a bag of coins. The intriguing twist to this tale lies in the fact that she has acquired these riches by selling her mattress to an eccentric man adorned with multiple hats. It is important to note that the nursery rhyme refers to Margery as a "dirty slut" but it should be understood that during Victorian times, this term did not carry its current sexual connotation. Instead, it described a woman who was untidy or lazy and neglected her household duties. Hence, Margery's act of selling her bed reflects her slovenly nature rather than any immoral behavior. The enchanting illustration comes from the book "Nursery Rhymes - Ridicula Rediviva" illustrated by J. E. Rogers and published in London in 1876. The chromolith printing technique used by R. Clay Sons & Taylor adds vibrant colors and depth to the image, making it truly come alive. With its charming depiction of Margery Daw's misadventures and playful elements such as a dog, house, apple tree, and hints of ignorance sprinkled throughout the composition, this print serves as both an artistic delight and an intriguing glimpse into Victorian-era nursery rhymes.
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