Babes In Wood Collection

With one another they did fight, 1930s (colour litho)
1122788 With one another they did fight, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

These prate and prattle pleasantly and gaily ride away, 1930s (colour litho)
1122785 These prate and prattle pleasantly and gaily ride away, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The uncle took the boy and girl, and bade them have no fear. 1930s (colour litho)
1122781 The uncle took the boy and girl, and bade them have no fear. 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

No burial this pretty pair of any man receives, but Robin Redbreast lovingly did cover
1122793 No burial this pretty pair of any man receives, but Robin Redbreast lovingly did cover them with leaves, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams

And when they saw the darksome night, they sat them down and cried, 1930s (colour litho)
1122791 And when they saw the darksome night, they sat them down and cried, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

These pretty babes with trusting hearts, went wandering up and down, 1930s (colour litho)
1122790 These pretty babes with trusting hearts, went wandering up and down, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Babes in the Wood, 1930s (colour litho)
1122779 Babes in the Wood, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beautiful Book of Nursery Rhymes Stories)

Thus wandered these two pretty dears, till death did end their grief, 1930s (litho)
1122792 Thus wandered these two pretty dears, till death did end their grief, 1930s (litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

"In love they lived, in love they died, and left two babies behind"
1122780 " In love they lived, in love they died, and left two babies behind". 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Stay here quoth he. I ll bring you bread". 1930s (colour litho)
1122789 " Stay here quoth he. I ll bring you bread". 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

So the pretty speech they had made the ruffians hearts relent, 1930s (litho)
1122786 So the pretty speech they had made the ruffians hearts relent, 1930s (litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The children home he takes, 1930s (colour litho)
1122782 The children home he takes, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beautiful Book of Nursery Rhymes Stories)

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"In Love They Lived, In Love They Died: The Tragic Tale of the Babes in Wood" In the midst of their uncle's sinister plan to seize their wealth, a haunting story unfolds. It was the 1930s, captured vividly in a mesmerizing color lithograph. When for their wealth, he did devise to make them both away - an evil scheme took shape. Yet one of them, more hard-hearted than the other, vowed to fulfill his charge. A chilling pact was struck with two ruffians bold; they would snatch away these innocent children twain. With one another they did fight - a desperate struggle against fate itself. These prate and prattle pleasantly as if unaware of impending doom and gaily ride away into uncertainty. The uncle took the boy and girl under his wing, assuring them there was nothing to fear. But alas. No burial this pretty pair received at any man's hands; only Robin Redbreast lovingly covered their resting place. And when they saw the darksome night enveloping them like a shroud, they sat down and cried bitter tears. These pretty babes with trusting hearts went wandering up and down in search of solace amidst despair. Babes in the Wood - forever etched on this 1930s color litho - tells a tale that tugs at our heartstrings. Thus wandered these two pretty dears until death mercifully ended their grief. "In love they lived, in love they died, " leaving behind two babies who would never know their parents' embrace but carry on their legacy nonetheless.