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Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie
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Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie
Hand coloured. Young boy with hands in pockets in front of gate. Part of Box 102, Nursery Rhymes. Part of Boswell collection, slide number 8 Date: late 19th century
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Hands Nursery Pockets Rhyme Rhymes Childrens
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This charming hand-coloured photograph print depicts a young boy, likely around the age of six, standing in front of a wrought-iron gate with his hands tucked into his pockets. The title "Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie" is inscribed below the image, referencing the popular English nursery rhyme. The rhyme tells the story of a boy named Georgie Porgie who "asked the girls to kiss and kiss and kisses three," but when they refused, he "said, 'Refuse, refuse, and I'll be back again,'" and "kissed the girls and gave them each a pie." The rhyme continues with the girls' revenge on Georgie Porgie, but the image before us shows a innocent and playful scene of a young boy, lost in thought or daydreaming, rather than engaging in the mischievous behavior described in the rhyme. This photograph is part of the Boswell collection, Box 102, and carries the slide number 8. It dates back to the late 19th century, a time when nursery rhymes were passed down orally and through print media, and children's literature and imagery began to reflect a growing interest in childhood as a distinct phase of life. The hand-colouring adds a touch of whimsy and charm to the image, making it a delightful addition to any collection of nursery rhyme memorabilia or historical photographs of children.
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