Canvas Print : School Room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, T
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School Room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, T
Children and teachers in a school room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14147532
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Metropolitan Orphanage Teachers Twickenham
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating School Room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, a stunning addition to your home decor. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to circa 1916, showcasing the heartwarming scene of children and teachers in a school room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage in Twickenham. The rich textures and vibrant colors of this canvas print bring the past to life, creating a timeless piece that tells a story of community, education, and hope. Transform your living space into a gallery, and let this captivating print inspire and evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia.
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 evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage in Twickenham, circa 1916. The image shows a schoolroom filled with attentive children and dedicated teachers, all focused on their lessons. The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage was established in 1867 to provide shelter and education for the children of police officers who had been killed or injured in the line of duty. The orphanage was run by the Metropolitan Police Force and the City of London Police, and was known for its rigorous academic and disciplinary standards. The children in the photograph are dressed in their uniforms, each with a neatly pressed shirt and collar, and their expressions reveal a mix of concentration and curiosity. The teachers, dressed in their formal attire, stand at the front of the room, engaged in teaching the lesson. The chalkboard in the background is filled with mathematical equations and diagrams, while the desks are lined with inkwells and slates. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, a place where children were given a chance to thrive despite the tragic circumstances that had brought them there. The image is a poignant reminder of the important role that educational institutions played in shaping the lives of children in the early 20th century, and the enduring impact of dedicated teachers and caregivers.
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