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BOYS TAUGHT TRADES
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BOYS TAUGHT TRADES
Two boys in a workshop at the London School for Mental Defectives: the children are taught trades such as upholstery, carpentry and boot making Date: 1931
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1931 Apprentice Apprentices Boot Carpentry Conditions Defectives Mental Taught Tools Trades Upholstery Workshop
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of industry and determination as two young boys concentrate on their tasks at the London School for Mental Defectives in 1931. The boys, dressed in simple work clothes and wearing protective aprons, are engrossed in their work at the workshop. One boy meticulously trims fabric for upholstery, while the other hammers away at a boot, the soles of which are already taking shape. The tools of their trade surround them, a testament to the practical skills they are learning. The London School for Mental Defectives, established in 1841, was a pioneering institution dedicated to providing education and training for children with intellectual disabilities. The school's approach to teaching trades such as upholstery, carpentry, and boot making was part of a larger movement to promote the employability and independence of individuals with mental and physical disabilities. The boys' focused expressions and the orderly arrangement of their workspace suggest a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work. Despite the challenging conditions they faced, they were given the opportunity to learn valuable skills that would serve them well in their future lives. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the importance of inclusive education and the transformative power of learning a trade.
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