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Twelfth Night characters - Miss Mistletoe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Twelfth Night characters - Miss Mistletoe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Twelfth Night characters - Miss Mistletoe, 1844. Character from William Shakespeares play " Twelfth Night, or What You Will", written as entertainment for the last day of the Christmas season. I am Miss Misletoe - ha! what now! Do you come and kiss me under the bough! If thus my lips of their dew you chizzle, Why Miss Mistletoe on her toe must mizzle!. From a supplement to the From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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This print captures the whimsical essence of Miss Mistletoe, a character from William Shakespeare's beloved play "Twelfth Night, or What You Will". Created in 1844 as entertainment for the final day of the Christmas season, this caricature brings to life the mischievous nature of this festive tradition. The woman depicted stands tall with an evergreen bough above her head, inviting those around her to come and kiss beneath its leaves. With a playful expression on her face, she challenges anyone who dares to steal a kiss from her lips. The engraving exudes humor and charm as it showcases Miss Mistletoe's witty rhyme: "I am Miss Misletoe - ha! what now! Do you come and kiss me under the bough! If thus my lips of their dew you chizzle, Why Miss Mistletoe on her toe must mizzle!". This Victorian-era artwork was originally published as a supplement to the "Illustrated London News" newspaper in 1844. It reflects both the cultural significance of mistletoe during that time period and Shakespeare's enduring influence on British society. As we gaze upon this delightful image today, we are reminded of the timeless joy that Twelfth Night continues to bring generations after generations.
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