Dame Trot and Her Cat

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Dame Trot and Her Cat

Dame Trot and Her Cat - eight scenes Date: 1820s

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1820s Dame Dressing Engravings Smells Teaching Trot Woodcut

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is a charming and whimsical series of eight engravings from the 1820s, depicting the daily adventures of a plucky old dame named Dame Trot and her mischievous feline companion. These early woodcut prints, created during the Romantic era, offer a delightful glimpse into the world of folklore and storytelling that was popular during this time. In the first scene, we find Dame Trot sitting by the fireplace, her cat curled up contentedly at her feet, as she enjoys the scent of a freshly baked loaf of bread. The cat, ever on the lookout for a good time, suddenly catches a whiff of a rat in the kitchen and sets off in hot pursuit. The second scene shows Dame Trot in the marketplace, haggling with a vendor over the price of a new dress. Her cat, never one to miss an opportunity for mischief, manages to sneak away and cause chaos in the stalls. In the third scene, Dame Trot is seen teaching her cat to ride on a broomstick, much to the amusement of the onlookers. In the fourth scene, the cat, now dressed in a tiny coat and hat, rides pillion on Dame Trot's bicycle. The fifth scene shows Dame Trot and her cat engaged in a playful fight, complete with sticks and feathers. The sixth scene depicts the cat catching a fish, which Dame Trot proceeds to cook and eat for dinner. In the seventh scene, Dame Trot and her cat are seen sitting by the fireplace once again, this time with a book of fairy tales. The final scene shows the cat curled up at Dame Trot's feet, as she dozes off to sleep, a contented smile on her face. These engravings, with their lively and humorous depictions of Dame Trot and her cat, offer a delightful glimpse into the world of early 19th century storytelling and folklore. They are a testament to the enduring appeal of the bond between humans and their pets, and the power of a good story to entertain and delight.

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