Dunce Collection (page 2)

The teacher and the garments (the paper cooker) - chromo label of Bon Marche
LSE4098885 The teacher and the garments (the paper cooker) - chromo label of Bon Marcheby French School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The kids who leave school are chasing the man without a shadow - in "
LSE4106461 The kids who leave school are chasing the man without a shadow - in " The wonderful story of Pierre Schlemihl" by Aldebert Von Chamisso, 1836 by Unknown Artist

King Charlemagne (742-814) established schools for lay children in 789
XEE4159404 King Charlemagne (742-814) established schools for lay children in 789, and met with schoolchildren" (King Charlemagne visiting scholars and promotes education)

Cover illustration & back cover of a French school textbook about writing
CHT327079 Cover illustration & back cover of a French school textbook about writing, published by Hachette in Paris, 1905 (colour litho) by French School

Education
LLM458502 Education by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Education. 19th century scrap.); © Look and Learn

Genre scene A family in an interior. The mother keeps her son playing with the dog
JLJ4572605 Genre scene A family in an interior. The mother keeps her son playing with the dog. Painting by Job Berckheyden (1630-1696) 17th century Avignon, Calvet Museum by Berckheyde

The Frown, 1842, (1917). Artist: Thomas Webster
The Frown, 1842, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Simpleton, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco Goya
Simpleton, 1819-1823. Plate 4 of Proverbs, published in 1864. The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams) is seen as symbolic of the absurdity of the human condition

Little girl teaching elephants in a field
A little girl standing in front of a blackboard on an easel, apparently teaching elephants maths. They are in a field with a circus van and tent. Date: circa 1960s

CARTOON: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The United States, as Uncle Sam the school teacher, corrects the independent behavior of the Philippines (Aguinaldo) and Cuba (Gomez). Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1898

Students in a one-room school, 1800s
Young orator in a village public school, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Babes in the Wood, Theatre Royal, Bournemouth. The Funniest Daintiest Pantomime in the South of England, from Boxing Day for two and a half weeks

E Richards. Dunce, dunce, double d
Dunce, dunce, double D, he can t say his A B C. Children in a classroom, with a boy wearing a dunces hat, standing on a stool. 20th century

Playing school - dog as a dunce
During a pretend game of playing teachers, a little boy puts his dog in the corner with a dunces cap on its head. Date: c.1920

Little girl teaching maths to circus elephants
Unusual Friends - little girl teaching maths to circus elephants. 1950s

Pigs sitting on a school bench on a Victorian scrap
Eight pigs sitting on a school bench on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Five kittens on a greetings card, trying to learn a lesson. Date: circa 1890s

Bobby the dog wearing a dunces cap
Bobby the dog belongs to a little girl called Elsie. Sometimes Elsie places Bobby in the corner of the room and puts a dunces cap on his head. Date: circa 1933

Children playing schools, with a teacher writing sums up on a blackboard. Date: circa 1930s

WW2 poster, Elephants know no arithmetic. Its the little things that count. Attention to detail is vital to all good work. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Court of the Inquisition (oil on canvas)
XIR52907 Court of the Inquisition (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The naughty school children
BAL34364 The naughty school children by Duverger, Theophile Emmanuel (1821-86); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; French, out of copyright

The Dames School, s. and d. 1899
BAL27390 The Dames School, s.and d. 1899 by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; English, out of copyright

In Disgrace
BAL11782 In Disgrace by Hunter, Elizabeth (fl.1853-83); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

The Strict School Master, 1868 (w / c on paper)
BAL109697 The Strict School Master, 1868 (w/c on paper) by Muckley, William Jabez (1837-1905); 45.7x66 cm; Private Collection; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; English

Old-Time School in Pennsylvania, from Harpers Magazine, 1881 (litho)
BAL108979 Old-Time School in Pennsylvania, from Harpers Magazine, 1881 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1902. Children misbehaving in an American classroom. Staged photograph, 1902, by Fritz W. Guerin

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The United States, as Uncle Sam the school teacher, corrects the independent behavior of the Philippines (Aguinaldo) and Cuba (Gomez). Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1898

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Uncle Sam shows what he has learnt from the war with Spain. American cartoon, 1898, by Grant Hamilton

Schoolmaster reacts angrily as his window is smashed by an errant cricket ball. Date: 1898

(1758-1828). German physician, anatomist, and founder of phrenology. Gall gets the inspiration for his theory of
FRANZ JOSEPH GALL (1758-1828). German physician, anatomist, and founder of phrenology. Gall gets the inspiration for his theory of phrenology at a school in Tiefenbronn, Germany, c1800

Dunce cap and turkey, symbols of failure
SYMBOLS: FAILURE. Dunce cap and turkey, symbols of failure

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Smile. Line and stipple engraving, English, mid-19th century

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The Frown. Line and stipple engraving, English, mid-19th century

DAMEs SCHOOL. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

COLONIAL SCHOOLMASTER. A colonial schoolmaster and his pupils in 18th century Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1881, after Howard Pyle

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. A colonial schoolmaster and his pupils in 18th century Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1881, after Howard Pyle

Teacher telling mother her son is good for nothing

Susan refuses to help Dunderpate with his marriage plans, and slams the door on him. Date: 1938

Dunderpate in his dunces cap, sitting on a stool with a slate in his hand, wondering what to write. Date: 1938

Dunderpate and Susan at the milestone, after their coach ride. Dunderpate puts his shoes back on, and Susan holds the silver crown given to them by the squire. Date: 1938

Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook about marrying his daughter, but the pastrycook doesn t like the idea of making him free food for the rest of his life. Date: 1938

Dunderpate gives everyone a holiday from school
Dunderpate changes places with the teacher and immediately gives everyone a holiday from school. The boys run around shouting Hooray! Date: 1938

Dunderpate speaks to the tailor about marrying his daughter, but the tailor doesn t like the idea of making him free clothes for the rest of his life. Date: 1938

Dunderpate finds five bigger dunces
Dunderpate finds five dunces who are bigger dunces, ie taller, than him, as requested by his teacher. Date: 1938

Susan and Dunderpate sitting on the fence. He is sad that he can t find anyone to marry him. She offers to marry him herself. Date: 1938

Dunderpate and Susan on dedication page
Dunderpate and Susan on the dedication page -- To our friend Nina Beck. Date: 1938

Dunderpate goes up the stairs to bed with a candle in his hand, whistling happily. Date: 1938

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"Dunce at School: A boy with a slate kept in the old curiosity shop schoolroom. Susan sits alone on the fence, observing the cheery families as Master Switch, the schoolmaster's son, takes charge. But little did they know about the secret SCHOOL FOR SKELETONS hidden behind closed doors. In another corner of imagination, a little girl teaches elephants in a field, showcasing her innocence and creativity. The Incorrigible painting from 1879 captures an era where mischief and rebellion were prevalent among young minds. Meanwhile, The Babes in the Wood play at Theatre Royal Bournemouth brings forth tales of adventure and wonderment for all ages to enjoy. In this diverse collection of images and artworks lies "La petite fille sur un cube" by Leonid Terentievich Chupyatov (Chupiatov), painted around 1920. This masterpiece depicts a young girl sitting on a cube, symbolizing her journey through knowledge and growth despite societal labels such as "Ignorant. " It resonates with ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits engraving from 1897 that highlights letters G, H, and I - Guignol, Rattle, Ignorant - reminding us that even in childhood playthings can teach valuable lessons. These hints paint a vivid picture of dunce-like characters who defy expectations or face challenges but ultimately find their own unique paths towards enlightenment.