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The elections for the School Board (engraving)
586957 The elections for the School Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three men sitting around a confused-looking woman holding a number of documents. The elections for the School Board: canvassing a lady voter. Published in the Illustrated London News, 3 December 1870.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
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Canvassing Elections School Board
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The Elections for the School Board - A Glimpse into Gender Dynamics in 19th Century London
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. This engraving, titled "The Elections for the School Board" offers a fascinating insight into the political landscape of 19th century London. The scene depicts three men gathered around a perplexed-looking woman who holds an array of documents, symbolizing her involvement in the electoral process. Intriguingly, this artwork sheds light on gender dynamics during that era. While women's suffrage was still years away from realization, it is evident that their opinions were sought after even then. The confused expression on the lady voter's face suggests both her importance as a potential decision-maker and perhaps her unfamiliarity with such active participation. Published in the Illustrated London News on December 3rd, 1870, this print captures a moment of canvassing - where individuals would engage voters to garner support for their respective school board candidates. Education was evidently considered paramount by all parties involved; hence these elections held great significance within society. As we observe this historical image today, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality and democratic representation. It prompts us to reflect upon the progress made since those times while acknowledging that there is still work to be done. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder presents this remarkable piece from its Peter Jackson Collection without any commercial intentions but rather aims to preserve and share our rich cultural heritage through art.
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