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Motherhood Lessons
Young ladies learning how to be good mothers by caring for a baby during a motherhood lesson at the London County Council Handicraft School. Date: early 1930s
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Caring Class Room Council Cradle Demure Good Handicraft Learning Lesson Lessons Motherhood Mothers
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Experience the charm of the past with our 'Motherhood Lessons' jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautiful and intriguing puzzle, featuring an early 1930s image from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a heartwarming moment of young ladies learning the art of motherhood at the London County Council Handicraft School. Piece together this captivating image and relive the essence of a bygone era while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of puzzling. A perfect addition to your home or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Let the journey to completion begin!
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 37.2cm x 29.2cm (14.6" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a precious moment in the early 1930s as a group of young ladies, dressed in their demure school uniforms, receive motherhood lessons at the London County Council Handicraft School. The scene takes place in a cozy, sunlit classroom filled with the warmth of wooden furniture and the soft hum of instruction. Each student cradles a doll in her arms, intently focusing on the task at hand, as if it were a real infant. The baby's bassinet sits nearby, a reminder of the responsibility and care that awaits them in their future as mothers. The London County Council Handicraft School, an educational institution established to provide working-class girls with practical skills for domestic life, offered motherhood lessons as part of its curriculum. These classes aimed to teach young women the essential skills needed to care for their own children, instilling in them the values of nurturing, patience, and selflessness. The importance of this education cannot be overstated, as the role of a mother was, and continues to be, a central and influential one in British society. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the transition from girlhood to motherhood was marked by formal instruction and the passing down of knowledge from one generation to the next. The young ladies in this image embody the hope and anticipation of future motherhood, their expressions revealing a mix of determination and apprehension as they learn the art of caring for a child. This poignant scene serves as a testament to the enduring power of education and the profound impact it can have on shaping the lives of individuals and communities.
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