Canvas Print : Approved School - Gardening
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Approved School - Gardening
Boys digging with forks and spades in the garden of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
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Media ID 14408002
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Approved Carehome Digging Forks Gardening Orphanage Orphans Services Spades System Unidentified Welfare Childrens
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Approved School - Gardening," transports you back in time. Featuring boys diligently digging in the garden of an unidentified Approved School, circa 1945, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder. Our premium canvas prints are not only stunning additions to your home or office décor but also long-lasting investments. Each print is carefully printed on heavy-duty canvas using archival inks to ensure vibrant colors and exceptional detail that will never fade. Experience the beauty and richness of this historical moment with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of hard work and learning in an Approved School in Britain during the mid-20th century, circa 1945. In the image, a group of boys diligently dig in the rich soil of the school's garden, using forks and spades to prepare the ground for planting. Their focused expressions and determined postures speak to their dedication and the importance of the task at hand. Approved Schools were residential institutions established in the United Kingdom to provide care and education for children who were deemed neglected, delinquent, or otherwise in need of specialized services. These institutions, which were operated by local authorities and overseen by the Home Office, aimed to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, offering them the opportunity to receive an education and acquire valuable skills that would help them reintegrate into society. Gardening was just one of many activities that children in Approved Schools were encouraged to participate in as part of their holistic development. Tending to the garden not only provided an opportunity for physical activity and fresh air, but also taught important life skills such as responsibility, patience, and cooperation. The boys in this photograph, dressed in simple work clothes, appear to be fully engaged in their gardening tasks. Their unidentified Approved School, which remains a mystery, is a testament to the many children's homes and welfare services that existed in Britain during this period, providing essential care and support to those in need.
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