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Schoolgirl Collection (page 16)

"From Mental Calculation to Modern Adventures: A Glimpse into the Life of a Schoolgirl" Step back in time to 1895

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Ragged School dinner

Ragged School dinner
A Ragged School dinner, Camberwell, London, c1910

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Lady Arthur Paget (1865 - 1919)

Lady Arthur Paget (1865 - 1919) American - born English social leader, philanthropist and nurse, talking to a small pupil during her visit to the Charles Dickens School in east London, England

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Teacher with student looking at globe

Teacher with student looking at globe

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Vintage portrait of an adolescent schoolgirl

Vintage portrait of an adolescent schoolgirl

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Design for book cover, In the Summer Holidays

Design for book cover, In the Summer Holidays
Design for a book cover entitled In the Summer Holidays by Jennett Humphreys. Watercolour and gouache on copy paper. Blackie, London; Silver Studio. 1897

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 19th Century school desk back support C018 / 7082

19th Century school desk back support C018 / 7082
19th Century school desk back support. 1885 engraving of a schoolgirl sitting at a school desk with a Fuerst sche Geradehalter - and adjustable support designed to hold her back straight

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5078

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5078
Environmental education. Children learning about mangroves during an environmental education class at a school. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5077

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5077
Environmental education. Children learning about mangroves during an environmental education class at a school. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5079

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5079
Environmental education. Children during an environmental education class at a school. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: An open-air class on board a New York City ferryboat designated to provide day care for children

An open-air class on board a New York City ferryboat designated to provide day care for children with tuberculosis
TUBERCULOSIS CAMP, 1911. An open-air class on board a New York City ferryboat designated to provide day care for children with tuberculosis. Photograph, 1911

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: DAMEs SCHOOL, 1812. / nSteel engraving, English, 1812

DAMEs SCHOOL, 1812. / nSteel engraving, English, 1812
DAMEs SCHOOL, 1812. /nSteel engraving, English, 1812



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"From Mental Calculation to Modern Adventures: A Glimpse into the Life of a Schoolgirl" Step back in time to 1895, where a young schoolgirl engages in mental calculations at her primary school. With determination and focus, she hones her mathematical skills under the watchful eye of artist Bogdanov-Belsky. Fast forward to 1939, we find ourselves in Lincoln Bench School witnessing a group of girls engrossed in their reading lesson. These eager learners embody the spirit of education and thirst for knowledge that defines schoolgirls throughout history. Traveling across continents, we arrive at an Ugandan school in Africa. Here, young girls embrace education as a means to empower themselves and shape their futures amidst vibrant cultural surroundings. In Castleford, West Yorkshire, it's 1962 and girls take center stage on the hockey field at Airedale School. Their determination and teamwork exemplify the resilience often found within schoolgirls who strive for excellence both academically and athletically. Beyond academics lies artistic talent - Marianne Faithfull stands as proof. This singer-songwriter-actress showcases how they can excel not only within traditional educational settings but also through creative pursuits that captivate audiences worldwide. Winslow Homer's iconic painting "Homer: Country School" captures the essence of rural schooling with its rustic charm. It reminds us that even in simpler times, young minds were nurtured by dedicated teachers striving to provide quality education. Moving towards modernity, an advertisement along High Street Bromley highlights how fashion has always played a role in shaping a schoolgirl's identity - from uniforms to accessories; style is intertwined with their journey through academia. Technology takes center stage as we witness a futuristic scene featuring a schoolgirl interacting with her performing robot companion. This glimpse into the future showcases how innovation continues to transform educational experiences for generations to come. Literature offers escapism and inspiration alike, as seen in the Schoolgirls Adventure Book featuring Miss Modern the pilot.