Children holding hands
1887
Kate Greenaway was the undisputed queen of Victorian childhood nostalgia, and this delightful 1887 illustration captures her signature charm perfectly. A group of children, dressed in their finest Regency-style frocks and bonnets, join hands to dance in a circle beneath a canopy of blossoming trees. Notice the delicate floral border framing the scene—it’s a hallmark of her work, which often appeared in almanacs and greeting cards. Greenaway’s art wasn't just pretty; it actually influenced real fashion, with mothers dressing their kids to look just like her little subjects!
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