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Four and Twenty Tailors
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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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Four and Twenty Tailors - A Victorian Tale of Fear and Surprise
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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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