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Cavendish Road School for Deaf Children, Balham
The London School Boards Cavendish Road School for Deaf, Balham, south London - a clay modelling class. The boy at the end of the table holds tame rat, used as a model. Date: early 1900s
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Balham Boards Cavendish Clay Deaf Holds Modelling Tame
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This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, showcases a clay modelling class at Cavendish Road School for Deaf Children in Balham, South London. Established by the London School Boards, this institution was dedicated to providing quality education for deaf children in the city. In this image, a group of students intently focus on their clay creations, their expressions reflecting deep concentration and determination. The boy at the end of the table, with a gentle smile on his face, holds a tame rat as a model for his sculpture. The use of a live animal as a model was a common teaching method during this era, allowing students to study the intricacies of form and texture in a tactile and engaging way. The clay, spread out on the table before them, is evidence of the hands-on, immersive learning experience that was a hallmark of the Cavendish Road School. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a deaf school in the early 20th century, highlighting the innovative and compassionate approach to education that was pioneered by the London School Boards.
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