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Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? (colour litho)
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Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? (colour litho)
6031578 Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? Music cover, 19th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 22569776
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Admirer Anger Cover Kettle Middle Class Morals Seven Deadly Sins Sheet Teapot Venus
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In this 19th-century lithograph titled "Did Em Like Muffins For Tea?", we are transported back in time to a quaint Victorian home. The scene depicts a father and daughter engaged in a moment of contemplation over tea, surrounded by various elements that evoke curiosity. The composition is rich with symbolism and emotion, inviting us to delve deeper into the narrative. The cat lounging nearby seems to mirror the daughter's pensive expression, hinting at an underlying tension or perhaps even anger within the household. As we explore further, we discover subtle references to the seven deadly sins and moral dilemmas prevalent during that era. The presence of a fire roaring in the background adds warmth but also suggests potential danger lurking beneath the surface. A kettle steams on the stove while a teapot awaits its purpose, symbolizing domesticity and routine. Meanwhile, Venus herself gazes down from her perch on top of a mirror - an allusion to beauty and desire. This music cover print not only captures historical details but also offers insights into societal norms and values of middle-class Victorian households. It serves as both an artistic representation and a window into another time. As we admire this exquisite piece from Bridgeman Images' Valerie Jackson Harris Collection, it sparks our imagination about what conversations may have taken place around that table – Did Em truly like muffins for tea?
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