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Nursery Rhymes -- Tom the Pipers Son
Nursery Rhymes -- Tom the Pipers Son. Tom with his pipe did play with such skill, that those who heard him could never keep still; as soon as he played they began for to dance, even the pigs on their hind legs would after him dance.... He met old Dame Trot with a basket of eggs, he used his pipe and she used her legs; she danced about till the eggs were all broke, she began for to fret, but he laughed at the joke. Date: early 20th century
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Break Breaking Broken Dame Eggs Elderly Hind Legs Musician Nursery Pigs Pipe Piper Rhyme Rhymes Skill Trot Musical
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Tom the Pipers Son
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a classic English nursery rhyme that tells the story of a mischievous piper named Tom, who plays his pipe so skillfully that it makes everyone around him, including animals, unable to resist the urge to dance. This image, taken from the early 20th century, depicts Tom in the midst of his musical performance. With his pipe in hand and a mischievous grin on his face, Tom plays his music with such enthusiasm that even the pigs on the country road can't help but dance on their hind legs. In the background, an elderly woman named Dame Trot is seen approaching Tom with a basket of eggs. Intrigued by the music, she joins in the dance, moving about so energetically that she accidentally breaks all the eggs in her basket. Dame Trot becomes frustrated, but Tom can't help but laugh at the unexpected turn of events. This charming photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us back to a time when music and merriment brought people together in simple, joyful moments. The image is a testament to the enduring power of nursery rhymes and the timeless appeal of a good joke. The photograph, with its rich history and intriguing story, is a treasure trove of early 20th century culture and tradition.
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