Sunday, August 19, 2012

What do nursery rhymes look like?

I have been looking at some variations in the illustrations of my chosen nursery rhymes.
Here are some for  Mary,Mary...
Artist: Millicent Sowerby
Publisher: Humphry Milford
In some of the examples the reverse side of the post cards on which the illustrations are found are also provided. The stains, smudges and fade of the writing seem to make it look that much older and more precious. 
Knowing that the illustration was accompanied by a letter also brings new stories to the cards and new sentimentality. There is potential for a general connotation of the rhyme, and then a further personal connotation for the people to and from whom the card was sent.
Artist: Flora White
Publisher: J. Salmon

Publisher: National Art Co



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