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The Ballad of Dame Durden (colour litho)
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The Ballad of Dame Durden (colour litho)
960857 The Ballad of Dame Durden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballad of Dame Durden - Dame Durden kept five serving maids, To carry the milking pail; She also kept five lab ring men to use the spade and flail, Twas Moll and Bet, and Doll and Kate, And Dorothy Draggletail, And John and Dick, and Joe and Jack, And Humphrey with his flail. Twas John kissed Molly and Dick kissed Betty, And Joe kissed Dolly, and Jack kissed Kitty, And Dorothy Draggletail, And Humphrey with his flail, And Kitty was a charming aid, to carry the milk pail. Published in a supplement to The Graphic, 27 December 1884.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22631574
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Ballads Carts Dairy Farms Hitch Horse Drawn Lyrics Milking Milkmaids Wagon Wagons Coupling
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The Ballad of Dame Durden - A Glimpse into 19th Century Rural Life
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. This photo print, titled "The Ballad of Dame Durden" offers a vivid portrayal of rural life in the 19th century. The image showcases a group of milkmaids and farm laborers engaged in their daily tasks on a picturesque countryside farm. Dame Durden, the central figure, is depicted with her five serving maids diligently carrying the milking pail. Alongside them stand five hardworking lab ring men equipped with spades and flails for agricultural work. Their names - Moll, Bet, Doll, Kate, Dorothy Draggletail - add an endearing touch to this charming scene. As we delve deeper into the ballad's lyrics, we discover tales of affection blooming amidst these rustic surroundings. John kisses Molly while Dick embraces Betty; Joe finds solace in Dolly's arms as Jack shares tender moments with Kitty. Amidst it all stands Dorothy Draggletail and Humphrey with his trusty flail. The horse-drawn carts and wagons further emphasize the importance of transportation in this era. These vehicles were essential for moving goods and cattle across vast farmlands. Not only does this artwork provide insight into farming practices during that time but also gives us glimpses into fashion choices prevalent among both men and women. "The Ballad of Dame Durden" serves as a delightful reminder of simpler times when agriculture was at the heart of
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