Children sailing boats
Two Victorian children are engrossed in a quiet game, sailing a tiny toy boat in a large metal tub set amidst the grass. The standing child, sporting a wide-brimmed hat that looks almost like a halo, holds a fan aloft while watching their companion. The kneeling girl, dressed in a charming floral frock, reaches into the water to guide the vessel. Kate Greenaway, whose initials 'KG' appear in the corner, was famous for capturing the innocence of childhood in the late 19th century. Her illustrations were so popular that they actually influenced real-life children's fashion, leading parents to dress their kids in the old-fashioned, high-waisted dresses seen here.
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