Schoolroom, c. 1800
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Schoolroom, c. 1800
Schoolroom, c. 1800, segregated into boys on one side and girls on the other. Date: C.1800
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1790s 1800 1800s 1810s Classroom May17 Mixed Schoolroom Teacher Teachers Teaching
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This evocative image captures a typical schoolroom scene from the late 18th century, around 1790-1810. The segregated arrangement of boys on one side and girls on the other was a common practice during this period, reflecting societal norms and beliefs regarding gender roles and education. The boys, dressed in short trousers and waistcoats, are seen intently listening to their male teacher, who stands at the front of the room, pointing to a textbook. The girls, attired in long dresses and aprons, are engaged in various activities, including sewing, copying texts, and reciting lessons to one another under the watchful eye of their female teacher. The schoolroom setting, with its simple wooden desks and chairs, chalkboard, and fireplace, provides a glimpse into the basic educational infrastructure of the time. The boys and girls were taught different subjects, with boys focusing on reading, writing, arithmetic, and the classics, while girls were primarily instructed in reading, writing, and domestic skills. This image offers a fascinating insight into the early history of education and the ways in which gender influenced the learning experience during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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