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Queuing For Dinner
Children at a British board school queue for free school dinners, circa 1900. Board schools were established in the late victorian period in response to the Elementary Education acts of 1870 and 1876, which made made attendance at elementary schools compulsory for all children. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11798944
© 2005 Getty Images
15782 Child Drink Education Food Pupil Schoolboy Schoolgirl Waiting Diry Elliptical Format
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating 'Queuing For Dinner' Framed Print from Hulton Archive at Media Storehouse. This fine art piece, sourced from the esteemed Fine Art Storehouse, takes you on a journey to a British board school around the turn of the 20th century. Witness the heartwarming scene of children patiently queuing for their free school dinners, a testament to the history and resilience of our education system. Bring this enchanting piece into your home and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Queuing For Dinner - A Glimpse into British Board School Life in the 1900s
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, takes us back to a significant era in British history. Circa 1900, we witness a group of children patiently waiting in line for their free school dinners at a board school. During this time, the Elementary Education acts of 1870 and 1876 mandated compulsory attendance at elementary schools for all children. These board schools were established as a response to these acts, providing education opportunities previously unavailable to many. The image portrays an elliptical landscape format with young boys and girls standing together, showcasing the diversity within the student body. Clad in traditional attire of that period, they eagerly await their turn while holding onto their diry (dinner) boxes. This snapshot offers insight into not only the importance placed on education but also highlights efforts made to ensure students' nutritional needs were met. The provision of free school dinners aimed to support disadvantaged families who may have struggled to provide adequate meals for their children. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far our educational systems have come since then. This photograph from Fine Art Storehouse is more than just an artistic representation; it encapsulates social progress and compassion towards nurturing young minds through both education and sustenance.
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