Sing-Song
Christina G Rossetti 1830 - 1894
Summary
Hard-back book bound in green with the title "Sing-Song" in gilt on the cover. Contains one hundred and twenty nursery rhymes by Christina Rossetti with illustrations by Arthur Hughes. It was first published in 1872. This book reflects the contemporary popularity of moral and instructional poems for children. Some of the poems are popular nonense. Many allude to death and loss.
Object Name
Sing-Song
Creators Name
Date Created
c 1880
Dimensions
object: 19cm x 14cm
accession number
1922.273
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Medium
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Mary Greg
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