The merry dance when dinner is done (c1881)

The merry dance when dinner is done c1881

Card No.4 in the series Robin Hood and The Blackbird: A Tale of a Christmas Dinner. Published by Marcus Ward and Co with illustration by Kate Greenaway.

The famous children's book illustrator Kate Greenaway began her artistic career designing Valentines, Christmas and New Year cards and calendars for publisher Marcus Ward. Her distinctive images of children and young people dressed in early nineteenth century costume were hugely popular and her style was widely imitated.

Location: Ruth Nettlefold Scrapbook. Early and Fine Printing Collection Item Number 611336

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