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The Dames Absence, from "Illustrated London News", July 4, 1857
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The Dames Absence, from "Illustrated London News", July 4, 1857
The Dames Absence, from " Illustrated London News", July 4, 1857
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Apron Door Doors Doorway Educator Harvey Orrin Smith Mischief Mischievous Pinafore School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Smith Harvey Orrin Smock Teacher Teaching Waiting Illustrated London News Wood Engraving
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The Dame's Absence - A Glimpse into Victorian Rural Education
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. This black and white wood engraving, titled "The Dame's Absence" takes us back to the 19th century British countryside. Created by Alfred Rankley and Harvey Orrin Smith for the Illustrated London News in July 1857, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into rural life during that era. The scene depicts an interior of a rustic schoolhouse, where mischievous boys eagerly await their teacher's return. Dressed in smocks and pinafores, the children exude curiosity and anticipation as they gather near the open doorway. The absence of their female educator creates an air of mischief and excitement among these young scholars. With meticulous detail, Rankley and Smith capture not only the clothing worn by these schoolchildren but also the simplicity of their surroundings. The wooden door frames a picturesque view of rolling hills outside, emphasizing the connection between education and nature in this rural setting. This wood engraving serves as a testament to Victorian regionalism and highlights how education was valued even in remote areas. It transports us back to a time when newspapers like Illustrated London News played a crucial role in disseminating information about daily life across Britain. Now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this historical print allows us to appreciate both its artistic value and its significance as a window into 19th-century schooling practices.
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