Canvas Print : Board School Ironing 19C
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Board School Ironing 19C
Board school girls receive a domestic education that will prepare them for housewifery. Here they are given a lesson in ironing
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Media ID 617208
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10083318
1893 Ironing Lesson Prepare Receive Schools Housewifery
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Board School Ironing 19C" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This beautifully detailed 19th century image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily life of young boarding school girls as they receive a domestic education essential for future housewifery. In this scene, the girls are seen intently focusing on their ironing lessons, each one dedicatedly smoothing out the wrinkles from their textiles. This evocative canvas print is not just a stunning addition to your home decor, but also a conversation starter that invites you to ponder the history and traditions of education. Embrace the charm of the past with this exquisite canvas print 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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 print captures a glimpse into the past, showcasing board school girls in 19th century Britain receiving a lesson in ironing as part of their domestic education. The image provides a fascinating insight into the historical practices of preparing young women for housewifery, highlighting the importance placed on practical skills and homemaking abilities during this era.
The girls are seen attentively learning how to properly iron clothes, a task that was considered essential for maintaining a well-kept household. This educational experience would have equipped them with valuable knowledge and skills that were expected to serve them well in their future roles as wives and mothers.
The setting of the board school adds an additional layer of context to the image, emphasizing the structured environment in which these lessons took place. It is evident that education played a crucial role in shaping the lives of young women during this time period, with an emphasis on preparing them for their future domestic responsibilities.
Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of the societal norms and expectations placed on women in 19th century Britain, shedding light on the ways in which education was used as a tool for socialization and preparation for adulthood.
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