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The prince asked who she was and how she came there; she looked at him tenderly and with a sad expression in her dark blue eyes, but could not speak.

The prince asked who she was and how she came there; she looked at him...

A painting of a girl sitting on a column. Illustration by from the book the little mermaid by. Public domain postcard scan.

She gave orders for the banquet to be served.
As soon as he came in, she began to jeer at him.

As soon as he came in, she began to jeer at him.

Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Peter Pan's terrible fight with Captain Hook.

Peter Pan's terrible fight with Captain Hook.

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Blue-beard bursts open the door, and seizes Fatima by the hair.
Up the lad has to get, and my lord trudges alongside of him with his hands in his pockets."

Up the lad has to get, and my lord trudges alongside of him with his h...

Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cinderella and her fairy godmother

Cinderella and her fairy godmother

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Gustave Dore - Cinderella at the ball

Gustave Dore - Cinderella at the ball

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The fox the wolf and the horse.
The hare and the tortoise ; The hares and the frogs.

The hare and the tortoise ; The hares and the frogs.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The eldest son refuses the old grey man.]
The princess charges the lion.
Rip Van Winkle's return. - Public domain scan / engraving
Jack climbs the beanstalk - Public domain dedication image

Jack climbs the beanstalk - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The ogre counting his money] - Drawing. Public domain image.
"The knight took the beautiful girl in his arms and bore her over the narrow space where the stream had divided her little island from the shore."
Little Red Riding Hood - Drawing. Public domain image.

Little Red Riding Hood - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ginger going over the accounts.
Peter sat down to rest. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Peter sat down to rest. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"You can have that, I have plenty."

"You can have that, I have plenty."

A vintage postcard of two children sitting in a field. A vintage illustration of a boy and a girl sitting on a hill. Public domain postcard scan.

The moon was shinning in through the open door and fell on a white figure standing motionless in the doorway.
Heidi with her pets. - Public domain portrait painting

Heidi with her pets. - Public domain portrait painting

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The captain aimed one last tremendous cut...intercepted by our big signboard.
Woggle-Bug. - A drawing of a man in a top hat and suit

Woggle-Bug. - A drawing of a man in a top hat and suit

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The tin man.] - A black and white drawing of a robot with a ax
Fast asleep. - A painting of a woman sleeping in the grass

Fast asleep. - A painting of a woman sleeping in the grass

Picryl description: Public domain image of a flower, blooming, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Woman drying her hands.
A-hunting. Nursery rhymes for children.
And bound themselves, by kisses twelve, to meet the next holiday.
Waving goodbye. - A drawing of a man riding a horse next to a gate
Here lords and ladies of the wood, with shaking spear, and riding-hood.

Here lords and ladies of the wood, with shaking spear, and riding-hood...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an ornamental print, pattern design, mannerism, baroque, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Though Love in a mist may hide, when time's in the garden weeding.

Though Love in a mist may hide, when time's in the garden weeding.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Little Sister. - A drawing of a little girl sitting on the ground next to a little girl

The Little Sister. - A drawing of a little girl sitting on the ground ...

Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Circular design with children and flowers.

Circular design with children and flowers.

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Going to see Grandmamma.
She took a clean dish, to get him some tripe, but when she came back, he was smoking a pipe.
Robinson Crusoe - A painting of a man holding a rifle

Robinson Crusoe - A painting of a man holding a rifle

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a boat, water, fishing, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I made several things,...as little round pots, flat dishes, etc.

I made several things,...as little round pots, flat dishes, etc.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

There's an old woman dwells upon Tappington Moor.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall Nursery rhymes for children.
Good King Arthur. Nursery rhymes for children.
[The maid was in the garden, hanging out the clothes.]
Four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie.
Mother Hubbard's dog reading a newspaper.
This little pig had roast beef.
["She played upon the ringing lute, and sang to its tones"]

["She played upon the ringing lute, and sang to its tones"]

Public domain photograph of musical performance, musicians, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arabian nights. - Public domain portrait engraving
Sinbad the sailor. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sinbad the sailor. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The talking bird. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The talking bird. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pied piper of Hamelin. - A painting of a group of children playing in a park

Pied piper of Hamelin. - A painting of a group of children playing in ...

Public domain scan of artwork depicting dance, music, performing art productions, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hypocrisy would fain have Christian think he was on the way to Zion.

Hypocrisy would fain have Christian think he was on the way to Zion.

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Humpty Dumpty. - Victorian era public domain image

Humpty Dumpty. - Victorian era public domain image

Public domain photograph by Lewis Carroll, Victorian era, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cinderella tries on the glass slipper

Cinderella tries on the glass slipper

Public domain photograph related to middle ages, medieval art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The story of Cinderella : Told in picture by George Cruikshank.
[The Lion, the fox, and the donkey]

[The Lion, the fox, and the donkey]

Public domain photograph - lion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The step-mother bringeth mischief upon the young queen by sundry magic spells.]
[The chambermaid refuses to bring water to the princess.]

[The chambermaid refuses to bring water to the princess.]

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rumpelstiltskin - Drawing. Public domain image.
[The frog prince] - A woman sitting on the ground next to a pond

[The frog prince] - A woman sitting on the ground next to a pond

Public domain photograph of a lake, river, pond in the woods, forest, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cadmus sowing the dragon's teeth

Cadmus sowing the dragon's teeth

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Struwwelpeter - Drawing. Public domain image.

Struwwelpeter - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to German history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The duel on the beach. - A painting of a group of people on a beach

The duel on the beach. - A painting of a group of people on a beach

A vintage travel poster of men playing golf on a beach. . Public domain postcard scan.

Westward ho! - A book with a picture of a ship on it
Berthalda in the Black Valley."
Little Red Riding Hood. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Little Red Riding Hood. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gustave Dore - Das Rotkäppchen.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
["In that old potter's shop I stood alone with the clay population round in rows"]

["In that old potter's shop I stood alone with the clay population rou...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Quick as a flash, the marionette sank his teeth into the assassin's hand.
Puss-in-boots. - A black and white drawing of a castle

Puss-in-boots. - A black and white drawing of a castle

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

neewittchen. - A black and white drawing of a boat in the snow

neewittchen. - A black and white drawing of a boat in the snow

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Heidi picking flowers. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Heidi. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Heidi. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Fairy Queen takes an airy drive in a light carriage, a twelve-in-hand, drawn by thoroughbred butterflies

The Fairy Queen takes an airy drive in a light carriage, a twelve-in-h...

Public domain photograph of butterfly, insect, zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of moth, insect, zoological illustration, free... More

Woman and man in garden.
Dining outdoors with friends.
They stop to see the scarecrow.

They stop to see the scarecrow.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Baby's Opera. - The baby's opera, a book of old - fashioned plays and plays

The Baby's Opera. - The baby's opera, a book of old - fashioned plays ...

Public domain scan of printed performance advertisement, dance, musical, opera, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

On scarlet poppy-heads a-blaze.

On scarlet poppy-heads a-blaze.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an ornamental print, pattern design, mannerism, baroque, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

There's rue for you; and here's some for me: we may call it, herb-grace o' Sundays.

There's rue for you; and here's some for me: we may call it, herb-grac...

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There's rosemary, that's for remembrance.
The three sons. - An old book with a picture of a man and a child
Girls picking daisies. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Ye frog's wooing. - Public domain sheet music scan
[The babes in the wood]

[The babes in the wood]

Public domain image of a criminal, arrest mugshot, conviction, prisoner, crime, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aschenbrödel. - A picture of a group of people in a room

Aschenbrödel. - A picture of a group of people in a room

Picryl description: Public domain image of an ornamental print, pattern design, mannerism, baroque, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Little Bo-Peep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Little Bo-Peep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of working farmers, agriculture, farm, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Little Miss Muffet. - Drawing. Public domain image.
One, two, buckle my shoe. Nursery rhymes for children.

One, two, buckle my shoe. Nursery rhymes for children.

Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Here we go round the mulberry bush.

Here we go round the mulberry bush.

Public domain scan of dance performance printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The dog and the cat that killed the rat.]

[The dog and the cat that killed the rat.]

A cat and a cat are looking at a mouse. A dog and a cat are playing with cats. Public domain postcard scan.

[The King of hearts, called for those tarts.]

[The King of hearts, called for those tarts.]

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

This little pig went to market.
The Queen was in the parlour, eating bread and honey.

The Queen was in the parlour, eating bread and honey.

Picryl description: Public domain image of catering, dinner table arrangement, caterer, restaurant, food, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Diamond Dyes nursery rhymes pictorial.

Diamond Dyes nursery rhymes pictorial.

Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

C Cut It - A picture of a group of children standing around a table

C Cut It - A picture of a group of children standing around a table

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The goloshes of Fortune. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Peter Pan is the fairies' orchestra.

Peter Pan is the fairies' orchestra.

Public domain image of infant, child, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Blue-Beard grants Fatima fifteen minutes to live and say her prayers.
And bit the babies in the cradles.
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