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Posted By: Steve Gardham
03-Sep-12 - 03:13 PM
Thread Name: what is a jolly jack tart
Subject: RE: what is a jolly jack tart
21 Okay they're getting dafter so here goes.
'Jolly Jack' was a very successful commercially produced jig doll in the early 20th century. Songs were written about him and of course they had to supply a female version eventually.
Here's a verse from one of Jolly Jack's songs:
Here's to good old Jolly Jack, He had a wooden heart And head over heels in love he fell With a lovely Jolly Jack tart.