Mother Hubbard / Smoking
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Mother Hubbard / Smoking
She took a clean dish To get him some tripe But when she came back He was smoking his pipe Date: 1890s
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Clean Dish Hubbard Nursery Pipe Rhymes Tripe
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mother Hubbard's Surprising Discovery: A Humorous Snapshot from the 1890s This delightful photograph captures the timeless tale of Mother Hubbard in an unexpected moment. Dressed in her traditional old-fashioned attire, Mother Hubbard is seen in the image with a surprised expression on her face as she returns to the kitchen, holding a clean dish in hand. Her attention, however, is drawn away from her household chores by an unexpected sight. In the background, her husband, Old Man Hubbard, sits comfortably in a chair, a pipe clenched between his teeth, a cloud of smoke rising above his head. The tripe pot, once simmering on the stove, now sits forgotten as he indulges in his leisurely pastime. The rhyme, "Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard, To get her poor husband a dish of tripe, But when she came back, She found him a-smoking a pipe," comes to life in this charming 1890s snapshot. The image, filled with warmth and humor, offers a glimpse into the past, where the simple joys of life and the unexpected twists of fate continue to captivate our imaginations. This photograph, a treasure from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a testament to the enduring appeal of nursery rhymes and the stories they convey. It invites us to pause, smile, and appreciate the lighter side of life, even as we go about our daily chores.
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