Little Tom Tucker / Kg
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Little Tom Tucker / Kg
Little Tom Tucker sings for his supper. What shall he eat ? White bread and butter. How shall he cut it without a knife ? How shall he marry, without a wife ?
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Bread Butter Knife Marry Nursery Rhymes Sings Supper Tucker
EDITORS COMMENTS
Little Tom Tucker: A Timeless Nursery Rhyme Character and His Humble Supper by Mary Evans Picture Library This charming and nostalgic photograph print, titled "Little Tom Tucker Sings for His Supper," brings to life the age-old nursery rhyme character, Little Tom Tucker. The image captures the essence of this enigmatic figure, as he ponders the dilemmas of life with a thoughtful expression. The rhyme, which dates back to the 18th or 19th century, asks a series of rhetorical questions about Tom Tucker's predicaments. The first question poses a simple problem: How can Tom cut his white bread without a knife? The answer, of course, lies in the softness and pliability of the bread, which can be easily torn or spread with butter. The second question, however, is more complex: How can Tom marry without a wife? This question has puzzled scholars and historians for centuries, with various theories suggesting that it may have originated as a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, or as a veiled reference to a specific historical figure. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the origin and meaning of the rhyme, the image of Little Tom Tucker remains a beloved and enduring part of our collective cultural heritage. The photograph print, with its warm, nostalgic tones and evocative composition, invites us to ponder the simple pleasures and challenges of life, just as Little Tom Tucker does with his humble supper of white bread and butter. This photograph print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, is not only a beautiful addition to any home or office, but also a reminder of the rich and complex history that lies behind the simple rhymes and stories of our past.
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