Photographic Print : E Richards. Dunce, dunce, double d
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E Richards. Dunce, dunce, double d
Dunce, dunce, double D, he can t say his A B C. Children in a classroom, with a boy wearing a dunces hat, standing on a stool.
20th century
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Media ID 7177259
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Alphabet Class Room Double Dunce Eugenie Nursery Rhyme Rhymes Stool
14"x11" Photo Print
Add a touch of whimsy to your home decor with our selection of photographic prints from the Media Storehouse range. This charming image, titled "E Richards. Dunce, dunce, double D," showcases a playful moment in a 20th-century classroom. The main subject, a boy wearing a dunce hat and standing on a stool, is surrounded by his classmates, creating an endearing scene of childhood innocence. Bring this delightful memory into your living space and evoke feelings of nostalgia with every glance. Order your print today from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.7cm x 35.5cm (8.9" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Boy in a Dunce Cap: A Timeless Symbol of Mockery in Education This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a young boy, standing confidently on a wooden stool in the middle of a bustling classroom. The room is filled with the sounds of children's voices and the rustling of papers, as the teacher reads aloud from a book. But the focus is on the boy in the foreground, who wears a conical dunce hat on his head, a symbol of mockery and shame in the world of education. The dunce cap, a relic of the past, was once used in schools as a punishment for children who struggled to learn their ABCs or failed to grasp the basics of reading and writing. The hat, with its distinctive pointed top, was intended to humiliate and shame the child, making them the butt of jokes and ridicule from their peers. The use of dunce caps in schools is now a thing of the past, a relic of a time when education was seen as a one-size-fits-all proposition. Today, we recognize that every child learns at their own pace and in their own way, and that the use of shame and humiliation as teaching tools is not only ineffective but also harmful. This photograph, taken in the 20th century, serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the classroom. It also highlights the need to celebrate diversity and individuality, rather than stigmatizing those who struggle or learn differently. The boy in the photograph may have been labeled a dunce, but he stands tall and proud, defying the stereotype and proving that every child has the potential to succeed, given the right support and encouragement.
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