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Antique Framed Print : Stockwell College, London
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Stockwell College, London
Stockwell College, London - The British and Foreign School Societys Training College for Mistresses (....!) Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 20163351
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College Foreign Mistress Mistresses Societys Stockwell
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.4cm (14.6" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken circa 1908, showcases Stockwell College in London, a significant institution established by the British and Foreign School Society. At the time, Stockwell College was renowned as the Training College for Mistresses, a title that reflects the unique role it played in educating women to become teachers and governesses in the early 1900s. The imposing red-brick building, adorned with intricate stonework and tall, arched windows, stands proudly against a backdrop of lush greenery. The serene atmosphere is further enhanced by the tranquil pond and well-manicured gardens that surround the college. The British and Foreign School Society, a leading educational charity, founded Stockwell College with the aim of providing high-quality training for women who wished to pursue careers in education. The college's reputation for excellence attracted students from across the United Kingdom and beyond, making it a melting pot of diverse cultures and backgrounds. The women who attended Stockwell College were not only trained in the latest teaching methods but were also encouraged to develop a strong moral character and a sense of social responsibility. They were instilled with the belief that education was a powerful tool for personal growth and societal progress. This photograph captures a moment in time when Stockwell College was at the forefront of women's education in the United Kingdom. It serves as a reminder of the crucial role that institutions like Stockwell College played in shaping the lives of countless women and, in turn, the future of education and society as a whole.
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