Contrary Collection

The nursery rhyme, Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Silver bells and cockle-shells, and pretty maids all in a row. Date: c. 1930

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary - Nursery Rhyme
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row

FEDERAL SENTINEL
A Federal sentry is shot by a Secessionist sniper : such methods of fighting were considered most ungentlemanly and contrary to accepted standards of military conduct. Date: 1861

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary (colour litho)
7186307 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, childrens nursery rhyme)

Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? (chromolitho)
2811770 Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistress Mary, quite contrary)

Original Artwork - Nursery Rhyme Series Gummed Stickers
Original Artwork - Designs for six Nursery Rhyme Series Gummed Stickers Date: circa 1937

Place marker - Mary Contrary in Gardening Kit, wants to show _____________ where to sit. Date: circa 1937

The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (b / w photo)
1596110 The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London)

The Lille Gate in the Ypres ramparts seen across the moat
Ypres is a walled city and it has several routes into it. The two most well-known of its gates through the ramparts are via the Menin Gate (on the old road to Menin)

Mary, Mary, quite contrary (colour litho)
3631219 Mary, Mary, quite contrary (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Mary, quite contrary)

How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving)
1042421 How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley)

Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving)
1622837 Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Cats, a Domestic History)

Mistress Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow (engraving)
3655973 Mistress Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistress Mary, quite contrary)

Mistress Mary quite contrary, ... (colour litho)
2792372 Mistress Mary quite contrary, ... (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistress Mary quite contrary)

Dressing doll. Mary Mary Quite Contrary. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Contrary Mary / Greenaway
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And cowslips all of a row

Girl with watering can
Mary Mary Quite Contrary. Image from a German postcard series of nursery rhymes.Date: 1901

Book cover, Nursery Songs and Rhymes
Book cover in blue and silver, A Book of Nursery Songs and Rhymes, edited bys Baring-Gould, with illustrations by members of the Birmingham Art School under the direction of A J Gaskin

Illustration, Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Illustration (possibly the frontispiece), Mary Mary Quite Contrary how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row. Date: 1895

Little girls in nursery rhyme fancy dress
Six little girls dressed up in fancy dress as various nursery rhyme characters. (At a guess), from left, Mary Mary, Quite Contrary, Little Jack Horner, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue

Nursery Rhymes -- foxhunters, Mary in her garden
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Three foxhunters find a hedgehog (above). Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? (below) Date: early 20th century

East Bergholt Church A Shower, East Bergholt, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

E Richards. Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow. Silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all of a row. 20th century

Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Anne Anderson - Mary, Mary, quite contrary

Astrakhan Prayers
Tartar merchants of Astrakhan (Russia) at prayer before a kind of suspended altar containing figures, contrary to Islamic teachings

Pretty Fish Girl
If you thought all fishwives are foul-mouthed and homely, think again - this Scottish lass proves the contrary

MARY MARY
How does my ladys garden grow ? - with shells... Canterbury bells... and pretty maids all in a row

Freddy meets the Little Man who had a little gun
Freddy meets another of his nursery rhyme heroes, the Little Man who had a little gun. Also at the table is Mary, Quite Contrary, as can be seen by her expression

Children & Toy Boat
Contrary Winds: children, in a farmhouse kitchen, sail a homemade boat in grandmothers washing tub - each child blowing the boat from a different direction

Contrary Mary / W Crane
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? - with shells.... Canterbury bells.... and pretty maids all in a row

Contrary Mary / April Baby
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow?

Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew (Act IV, Scene i), in which Petruchio insists that the food isn t good enough for poor hungry Kate to eat

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"Contrary Contrasts: Exploring the Multifaceted Tale of Mary, Mary Quite Contrary" From the enchanting nursery rhyme to historical engravings and captivating artwork, the concept of "contrary" takes on various forms. The familiar words of "Mary, Mary, quite contrary" transport us back to our childhoods, where we marveled at her mystical garden's growth. But there is more to this tale than meets the eye. Delving deeper into history, we uncover conflicting narratives like that of John Hus. Despite being granted safe conduct, his burning paints a stark picture of betrayal and broken promises. This engraving serves as a haunting reminder that even in times when trust should prevail, contrary actions can shatter all expectations. Shifting gears from somber reflections to playful imagery, dressing dolls featuring Mary offer a whimsical twist on her character. These dolls capture her essence with vibrant colors and intricate details—a delightful contradiction between innocence and mischief. Intriguingly contradictory scenes emerge through lithographs depicting labor strikes or idyllic gateways amidst moats. They remind us that life often presents contrasting realities—struggles juxtaposed against beauty; chaos intertwined with tranquility. As we explore further still, gummed stickers adorned with nursery rhymes take center stage—an original artwork series capturing both nostalgia and modernity simultaneously. These stickers serve as place markers in our memories—reminders that contradictions are not always negative but can be catalysts for creativity and imagination. So let us embrace the multifaceted nature of "contrary, " for within its paradoxes lies an opportunity for growth and understanding. Just like Mistress Mary's ever-evolving garden or the striking contrasts found within historical accounts or artistic expressions—the world around us thrives on these contradictions which shape our perceptions and broaden our horizons.