a kitten spools away the time

"British Library HMNTS 11651.m.3." public domain

Such a face! Have fun with that spool, baby. This image comes from Songs and Lyrics for Little Lips. Set to music by W. H. Cummings and others. Illustrated, etc. published in London in 1879.  As best I can tell, it's a book of pious children's songs.