Stepsister Collection

Stepmother Sends Her Daughter To Frau Holle (chromolitho)
735318 Stepmother Sends Her Daughter To Frau Holle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepmother Sends Her Daughter To Frau Holle)

Baking Bread (chromolitho)
735314 Baking Bread (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baking Bread. Liebig card)

Stepsister Showered With Pitch (chromolitho)
735313 Stepsister Showered With Pitch (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepsister Showered With Pitch)

Spinning By The Well (chromolitho)
735316 Spinning By The Well (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning By The Well)

The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her step-sisters head
3474210 The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her step-sisters head, and dropped three drops of blood from, it, from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Showered With Gold (chromolitho)
735315 Showered With Gold (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Showered With Gold)

Frau Holle (chromolitho)
735317 Frau Holle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frau Holle. Liebig card)

Cinderella, c1895. Artist: Arthur Joseph Gaskin
Cinderella, c1895. An illustration originally published in A Book of Fairy Tales, published by Metheun & Co. From The Studio Volume 4. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

ELODIE TODD DAWSON (1840-1877). Nee Elodie Breck Todd. Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Confederate Army officer Nathaniel Henry Rhodes Dawson

MARTHA TODD WHITE (1833-1868). Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Confederate Army officer Clement C. White

EMILIE TODD HELM (1836-1930). Nee Emilie Pariet Todd. Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Confederate Army officer Benjamin Hardin Helm

PERRAULT: CINDERELLA. Look at our little sister. Woodcut by William Heath Robinson for the fairy tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703)

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"Stepmother Sends Her Daughter to Frau Holle: A Tale of Stepsisters" In this captivating chromolitho, we witness the intricate story of stepsisters and their tumultuous journey. The first scene depicts "Baking Bread, " where the stepmother's daughter showcases her culinary skills, while her stepsister looks on with envy. The plot thickens as we delve into "Stepsister Showered With Pitch. " Here, the stepmother's wickedness is exposed as she subjects her innocent stepdaughter to a cruel punishment. However, fate takes an unexpected turn in "Spinning By The Well, " where our resilient heroine finds solace near a well and discovers hope amidst adversity. As the tale progresses, we encounter a shocking twist in "The Maiden fetched the magic wand. " Our courageous protagonist seizes an opportunity for justice by taking matters into her own hands – even if it means confronting her deceitful stepsister head-on. But just when darkness seems overwhelming, light shines through in "Showered With Gold. " Frau Holle rewards our deserving heroine with golden blessings for her unwavering resilience and kind heart. Throughout these mesmerizing illustrations of "Frau Holle" and other enchanting tales like Cinderella and Sweetheart Roland by Arthur Joseph Gaskin, we are reminded that love triumphs over cruelty. These stories echo beyond fairytales; they resonate with real-life figures such as Elodie Todd Dawson, Martha Todd White, and Emilie Todd Helm – half-sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln who faced their own trials but persevered nonetheless. In this captivating collection of images spanning various narratives about stepsisters from different eras and backgrounds, we are reminded that strength can be found even in the most challenging circumstances. Let us embrace these tales as reminders that unity prevails over division – transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary journeys filled with compassion and resilience.