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Schoolgirls Dancing a Quadrille in New Lanark
Robert Owen seeks to create an ideal working community at New Lanark, near Glasgow, Scotland - schoolgirls dancing a quadrille Date: 1825
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1825 Communities Community Create Glasgow Ideal Lanark Owen Planning Quadrille Schoolgirls Seeks Towns
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of historical education into your home or office with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "Schoolgirls Dancing a Quadrille in New Lanark." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the ideal community vision of Robert Owen at New Lanark, near Glasgow, Scotland in 1825. Witness the joy and unity of young girls engaged in a quadrille dance, reflecting the harmony and progressiveness of this remarkable social experiment. Elevate your space with this beautiful and inspiring poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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In this image from 1825, a group of schoolgirls from New Lanark, Scotland, gracefully dance a quadrille, reflecting the idyllic community life that visionary philanthropist Robert Owen sought to create. New Lanark, located near Glasgow, was more than just a town; it was a pioneering social experiment aimed at improving the living and working conditions for its inhabitants. Robert Owen, a leading figure in the British textile industry, purchased the New Lanark mills in 1800 with the intention of creating a model community. He believed that by providing decent housing, education, and a healthy work environment, he could improve the lives of his workers and, in turn, increase productivity. The schoolgirls in this photograph are a testament to the success of Owen's educational initiatives. The quadrille, a popular dance of the time, was an elegant and social activity that brought people together. The girls, dressed in their best, display their coordinated movements and joy, embodying the spirit of community and camaraderie that Owen sought to foster in New Lanark. The image not only captures the beauty and innocence of childhood but also highlights the importance of education, recreation, and social interaction in creating a harmonious and thriving community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique blend of industry, education, and community that Robert Owen envisioned for New Lanark over 190 years ago. It serves as a reminder of the power of forward-thinking leaders and the enduring impact they can have on the lives of their people.
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