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Little Girl playing with her Sailor Doll, 1888
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Little Girl playing with her Sailor Doll, 1888
Illustration showing a little Victorian girl playing with her doll, which was dressed as a sailor. This image was originally entitled Now Geraldine Maude, attend to me: I won t have any stuff about marrying for love. It doesn t matter about Eliza; Shes going to sell the War Cry. and was part of a collection of sketches by Emily Lees called Little Mothers
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1888 Attend Called Doll Dressed Eliza Emily Entitled Geraldine Lees Marrying Maude Originally Sailor Sell Sketches Stuff Wont Matter
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This illustration, titled "Now Geraldine Maude, attend to me: I won't have any stuff about marrying for love. It doesn't matter about Eliza; She's going to sell the War Cry," is a charming depiction of a little Victorian girl named Geraldine Maude, engrossed in play with her sailor doll. The image is part of a collection of sketches called "Little Mothers," created by the talented English artist Emily S. Lees in 1888. The illustration showcases the young Geraldine in her elegant Victorian attire, sitting on a wooden chair, her curly hair adorned with a ribbon, and her eyes focused intently on her sailor doll. The doll, dressed in a miniature sailor suit complete with a hat and boots, is held tightly in her small hands. The scene exudes a sense of innocence and imagination, as Geraldine seems to be lost in her own world of make-believe. The original title of this illustration hints at a deeper narrative, suggesting that Geraldine may be expressing her disinterest in romantic notions and instead focusing on practical matters. The mention of Eliza selling the War Cry adds an element of social consciousness to the scene, reflecting the societal issues and concerns of the time. Emily S. Lees was a prolific illustrator, known for her work in various publications, including "The Illustrated London News" and "The Graphic." Her sketches of children and mothers were particularly popular, capturing the essence of family life and the innocence of childhood in the late Victorian era. This image of Geraldine Maude and her sailor doll is a testament to Lees' skill in conveying the joy and wonder of childhood through her art.
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