Caning Collection

C17 Chair Maker / Woodcut
A furniture maker gives a chair a good caning

Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving)
670577 Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Education in the 18th and 19th centuries, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (wood engraving)
2619200 Education in the 18th and 19th centuries, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (wood engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection

Tom Hunt receiving a Caning (engraving)
3626173 Tom Hunt receiving a Caning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Hunt receiving a Caning. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871)

Bullying in the British Army (colour litho)
2795697 Bullying in the British Army (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullying in the British Army. Odieuses brimades entre officiers Anglais)

School scene, early 16th century (engraving)
1094560 School scene, early 16th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School scene, early 16th century)

The Cruel Father, 1897 (colour litho)
CHT169354 The Cruel Father, 1897 (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Tradesman repairs chairs in Central London street
A tradesman repairs chairs on a street in Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Elm Court Blind School, London - Chair Caning
Girls at the London School Boards Elm Court School for the Blind, Tulse Hill, caning the seats of stools. Date: early 1900s

School flogging (engraving)
5997822 School flogging (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: School flogging. Illustration for The Comic Almanack with illustrations by George Cruikshank)

Westminster School; or, Mr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his playmates (engraving)
586702 Westminster School; or, Mr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his playmates (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster School; or)

Couch, from London, 1680-90 (beech)
HNE273715 Couch, from London, 1680-90 (beech) by English School, (17th century); Historic New England, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; eHistoric New England; Bequest of Helen Webb Wicker; English

A Difficult Case (engraving)
2777000 A Difficult Case (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Case. Illustration for Punch, 20 October 1877.); Look and Learn / George Collection

The Reverend Joseph Wood (colour litho)
611689 The Reverend Joseph Wood (colour litho) by Fothergill, George Algernon (1868-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Joseph Wood, Harrow, 21 September 1899)

The Punishment, 1850 (oil on canvas)
938795 The Punishment, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Edmonds, Francis William (1806-63); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Letter C, Correction Vigoureuse Et Meritee (colour litho)
5236070 Letter C, Correction Vigoureuse Et Meritee (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter C, Correction Vigoureuse Et Meritee)

The Looking Glass, No 12 (colour litho)
2818126 The Looking Glass, No 12 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looking Glass, No 12.); © Look and Learn

The Urchin Chastiser (chromolitho)
732665 The Urchin Chastiser (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Urchin Chastiser.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Chair, English, mid 19th century (japanned wood with gilt and mother of pearl inlay)
BAL6348 Chair, English, mid 19th century (japanned wood with gilt and mother of pearl inlay) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Street Merchant. 3rd January 1944

Egyptian children at outdoor school using horn books.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Chair (fauteuil de toilette); Georges Jacob, French, 1739 - 1814, master 1765, and Pierre-Claude Triquet, French, active second half of 18th century, and Jean-Baptiste-Simon Rode, French

An elderly man fixes the seat of a chair with wicker. 1936

A Painful Subject - silhouette by Konewka
Silhouette of a teacher brutally thrashing his pupil by the German silhouettist Konewka Date: c.1830

Men working in craft shop, Tripoli, Lebanon, Middle East

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"Unveiling the History of Caning: From Chair Making to Education and Discipline" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of caning, a practice deeply rooted in history. In the 17th century, skilled chair makers meticulously crafted C17 chairs using woodcut techniques, showcasing their artistry and craftsmanship. Education during the 18th and 19th centuries was vastly different from today. The pages of "The History of Our Country, " published in 1905, reveal a wood engraving depicting students engaged in learning while discipline loomed overhead. Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School stands as an intriguing engraving that sheds light on disciplinary measures employed at that time. Tom Hunt's experience receiving a caning is etched into history through an evocative engraving. This portrayal serves as a reminder of how corporal punishment was once used to maintain order within educational institutions. Beyond schools, even the British Army faced issues with bullying, depicted vividly in a captivating color lithograph. Such images remind us that caning extended beyond classrooms into various aspects of society. Delving further into history reveals early 16th-century school scenes captured through engravings. These glimpses showcase not only education but also the harsh realities faced by students who fell victim to disciplinary actions like caning. "The Cruel Father, " portrayed through a striking color lithograph from 1897, highlights how domestic settings were not exempt from this controversial practice either. It prompts reflection on societal norms prevalent during those times. Naughty Louis' colored engraving provides insight into how children misbehaved across generations and faced consequences such as caning for their actions. Meanwhile, tradesmen repairing chairs on Central London streets brought forth another dimension where caning played an essential role – preserving furniture craftsmanship while ensuring durability and comfort for users.