A ROYAL NURSERY RHYME FOR 1860. c.1860

Wood-engraving | 23.2 x 18.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 605797

John Leech (1817-64)

A ROYAL NURSERY RHYME FOR 1860 c.1860

Description

Wood-engraving of Queen Victoria as queen with her children. Satire of the Queen as the 'Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe.' Whole length figure of the Queen, dressed in pointed hat, gown, and shawl, standing beside a large shoe and surrounded my numerous small children. With English inscription below, including verses 'There was a Royal Lady that lived in a shoe, She had so many children she didn't know what to do.' Cut down.
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Search the collection John Leech (1817-64)
(engraver)
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Wood-engraving

wood engraving

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23.2 x 18.0 cm (sheet of paper)

21.2 x 18.0 cm (image)
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