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Housewifery lesson, Childeric Road School, Deptford, London, 1908
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Housewifery lesson, Childeric Road School, Deptford, London, 1908
Housewifery lesson, Childeric Road School, Deptford, London, 1908. An attentive class of girls being taught how to bathe and dress a baby
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Media ID 15170106
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Attentive Bathing Class Council Demonstrating Deptford Greater London Council Housewifery Lesson Lewisham Nurse School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Teach Teacher Teaching
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This photo print, taken in 1908 at Childeric Road School in Deptford, London, offers a glimpse into a housewifery lesson of the early 20th century. The image showcases an attentive class of young girls eagerly learning the art of bathing and dressing a baby. Under the guidance of their teacher, these schoolgirls are being taught essential skills that were considered crucial for domestic life during that era. Located in Lewisham under the Greater London Council (GLC), this educational institution played a vital role in shaping young minds and preparing them for future responsibilities as wives and mothers. The photograph captures not only the concentration on each girl's face but also reflects societal expectations placed upon women at that time. Preserved by the Guildhall Library and Art Gallery within London County Council Photograph Library, this monochrome snapshot serves as a valuable historical document showcasing both education and gender roles prevalent during this period. It is fascinating to witness how science-based subjects like housewifery were incorporated into school curricula to equip young girls with practical knowledge necessary for their future roles as homemakers. As we delve into this image frozen in time, we are reminded of the countless unknown individuals who dedicated themselves to teaching generations past invaluable life skills. This photograph stands as a testament to their dedication while offering us insight into an era long gone but still significant in understanding our collective history.
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