And sent them to bed
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And sent them to bed
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1899 Abuse Beat Bed Time Hassall Lived Nursery Physical Rhyme Rhymes Sending Shoe Soundly Violence
EDITORS COMMENTS
And sent them to bed, and made them say their prayers, (And sent them to bed) This evocative Victorian illustration, titled "Bed Time," depicts a mother gently sending her two children off to bed in the late 1890s. The scene exudes a sense of warmth and tranquility, with the mother, dressed in a long, flowing skirt and apron, tenderly tucking in the older child while the younger one, clutching a stuffed toy, looks up at her with wide, trusting eyes. The room is filled with the soft glow of a lamp, casting a cozy, physical presence that contrasts sharply with the harsh, dark exterior of the house. Despite the serene atmosphere, the title of this 1899 print, "And sent them to bed," is taken from the last lines of the popular nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary," which hints at a more ominous side to bedtime. The rhyme, which includes the lines "When she came to the garden gate, / She met a man all in black, / With a basket on his back, / He did laugh and sing as he came, / And whispered, 'Mary, Mary, Quite contrary, / How does your garden grow?'" has long been the subject of speculation and debate, with some interpreting the man in black as a harbinger of violence or abuse. Despite this darker interpretation, the illustration remains a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures of childhood and the comforting role of a mother in ensuring her children are safe and soundly asleep. The image of the mother's old, worn shoe in the foreground adds a touch of authenticity to the scene, grounding it in the physical world and emphasizing the passage of time. Overall, this beautiful and evocative print invites us to reflect on the complexities of childhood, the power of nursery rhymes, and the enduring bond between mother and child.
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