Half-hours at Eton - Hair Cutting Day
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Half-hours at Eton - Hair Cutting Day
A line of seated Eton schoolboys having their haircut on mass by a schoolmaster pushing a lawn mower. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featuring mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popular. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"
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Cutting Eton Half Hours Lawn Mass Mower Pushing School Master
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Half-hours at Eton: A Traditional Rite of Passage - Hair Cutting Day This photograph, taken at the esteemed Eton College in England, captures a unique and time-honored tradition: Hair Cutting Day. Seated in a neat line, young boys in crisp school uniforms await their turn to receive their annual haircuts. The schoolmaster, an authoritative figure in a black robe and mortarboard hat, stands behind them, wielding an unusual tool: a lawn mower. The lawn mower, a seemingly incongruous object in this setting, was a common tool used during the early 20th century for mass haircuts at Eton. The boys, who would have grown their hair long during the school holidays, would return to Eton each term with unruly locks. To maintain order and uniformity, the schoolmaster would use the mower to efficiently shear off the excess growth. This photograph, taken by renowned British illustrator J.C. Robinson, offers a glimpse into the rich history of Eton College and the traditions that have shaped the lives of its students for centuries. Robinson, a regular contributor to The Sketch, Bystander, and other Illustrated London News (ILN) titles during his lifetime, was known for his mind-boggling contraptions and designs. His weekly drawings were immensely popular, and this image of Hair Cutting Day at Eton is a testament to his keen observational skills and ability to capture the essence of everyday life. Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
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