A Cup of Tea, by E. L. Sylvester, is a sweet vintage poem about five girls serving tea. The girls are named: Phoebe, Dolly, Rhoda, Polly, and the youngest is simply referred to as Baby. Phoebe is bringing the teapot filled with tea, Dolly is carrying a pitcher of cream, Rhoda has the cups, Polly brings the spoons and Baby is bringing the sugar.
Here is a black and white version of the illustration.
I scanned the original poem from the December 1893 issue of St. Nicholas magazine.
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Such a cute poem and picture. Thank you for your posts.
You’re welcome Kimberly. I’m happy to know you like the poem and picture. 🙂
This is darling. I’m always intrigued at what you’ll share with us next. Thank You.
You’re welcome Christine. I usually try to choose something that makes me think “oooh” or “aaah” or “wow”. 🙂
Julie
Thank you so much for these! I just spent way too long looking!
Hello, I am a french student and I was wondering : do you perhaps know more about the author? I tried to find out more about him but I couldn’t find anything…
Thank you in advance for your help !
P.S. : thank you anyway for your post, it’s already helped a lot !
Hi Alice,
I’m sorry but I don’t have any information about the author. I’m happy to know you like the post. ?
Julie
Thank you so much for all of your gorgeous printables. I love using them in journals.
You’re welcome Deonna. I’m happy to hear that you love using the printables you find here for your journals. ?