Metal Print : Four and Twenty Tailors
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Four and Twenty Tailors
Four and Twenty Tailors went to kill a snail, the best man amongst them durst not touch her tail. She put out her horns like a little Keyloe cow. Run, tailors, run, or she ll kill you all just now!
19th century
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Media ID 7172945
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10508470
Afraid Fear Frightened Goose Horns Huddled Kill Mcloughlin Nursery Rhyme Rhymes Shell Snail Snails Tailor Tailors Twenty
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the whimsical world of 'Four and Twenty Tailors' to life with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, tells the charming tale of the tailors' encounter with a snail. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this timeless illustration are beautifully accentuated on our high-quality metal prints, creating a stunning piece of art that is sure to be a conversation starter in any home or office. Experience the magic of this classic story in a whole new way with our Metal Prints.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Four and Twenty Tailors - A Victorian Tale of Fear and Surprise
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing 19th century photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, we find ourselves peering into a moment frozen in time, captured by an unseen photographer. The image depicts a group of twenty-four tailors, huddled together in fear, their faces etched with expressions of alarm and trepidation. Their attention is focused on a single object in the foreground: a large, menacing snail, poised and ready to strike. The scene is reminiscent of the classic nursery rhyme, "Four and Twenty Tailors," which tells the story of a group of tailors who set out to kill a snail, only to be terrified by the creature's size and ferocity. In the rhyme, the best man amongst them refuses to touch the snail's tail, causing it to puff out its horns in anger, and the tailors flee in terror. The photograph captures the essence of this timeless tale, transporting us back to a simpler time when fear of the unknown could cause even the bravest of men to quake in their boots. The tailors in the image are dressed in the fashion of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, adding to the historical authenticity of the scene. The shell in the background further emphasizes the connection to the nursery rhyme, as it serves as a reminder of the snail's protective home. Despite the fear and trepidation evident in the photograph, there is a sense of wonder and intrigue that draws us in. The tailors' huddled forms, their wide-eyed gazes fixed on the snail, and the ominous presence of the shell all combine to create a captivating and mysterious image that invites us to ponder the power of the natural world and the human response to fear. This photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of nursery rhymes and the stories they tell, and serves as a reminder of the simple joys and fears that have shaped our collective cultural heritage.
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