The peg-top - la toupie, un garcon fait tourner le jouet dans le creux de sa main, pres d une petite fille etonnee - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co, libraire-editeur, Londres

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The peg-top - la toupie, un garcon fait tourner le jouet dans le creux de sa main, pres d une petite fille etonnee - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co, libraire-editeur, Londres

DUV4218767 The peg-top - la toupie, un garcon fait tourner le jouet dans le creux de sa main, pres d une petite fille etonnee - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co, libraire-editeur, Londres, vers 1880 - Illustrations originales de John George Sowerby et Henry Hetherington Emmerson by Sowerby, John-George (1853-1914) & Emmerson, Henry-Hetherington (1831-1895); Private Collection; (add.info.: The peg-top - la toupie, un garcon fait tourner le jouet dans le creux de sa main, pres d une petite fille etonnee - Extrait de Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants (64 pages, 25, 5x20 cm), Frederick Warne & Co, libraire-editeur, Londres, vers 1880 - Illustrations originales de John George Sowerby (1853-1914) et Henry Hetherington Emmerson (1831-1895)); Photo © Duvallon; English, out of copyright

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Anglais Anglaise Angleterre Bretagne Britannique Britanniques Enfance Enfant Grande Jeunesse Mode 19eme Mode Enfantine Moeurs Regard Vie Quotidienne Duvallon

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming vintage print titled "The peg-top - la toupie" a young boy skillfully spins the toy top in the palm of his hand, captivating the attention of a bewildered little girl. The scene is taken from the book "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for children" published by Frederick Warne & Co in London around 1880. Illustrated by John George Sowerby and Henry Hetherington Emmerson, this delightful image captures a moment of innocent joy and wonderment. The intricate details bring to life the timeless appeal of traditional toys and childhood imagination. The peg-top, with its vibrant colors and spinning motion, serves as a symbol of carefree playfulness. As we gaze upon this snapshot from yesteryears, we are reminded of simpler times when children found delight in simple pleasures. This photograph transports us back to an era where afternoon teas were accompanied by rhymes that sparked creativity and nurtured young minds. It invites us to embrace nostalgia while appreciating the enduring beauty found within classic literature for children. Preserved through time, this exquisite print evokes feelings of warmth and innocence. It reminds us that amidst our fast-paced modern lives, there is still magic to be discovered in cherished moments shared between friends or siblings over beloved toys like the peg-top.

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