School Mistress Collection

RIVERA: SCHOOLTEACHER. The Rural School Teacher. Mural by Diego Rivera (1886-1957) at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893
SCHOOLMISTRESS, 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893

ELIZABETH ANN SETON (1774-1821). American catholic saint. Oil on canvas, c1804, by an unknown artist

THE TEACHER. 1843. Steel engraving, 1843, by W. H. Ellis for Godeys Lady Book
THE TEACHER. 1843. Steel engraving, 1843, by W.H. Ellis for Godeys Lady Book

CURRIER & IVES: GRANDMOTHER. The Knitting Lesson. Undated, c1860, lithograph by Currier & Ives

Engraving depicting an unwilling school mistress, forced into her situation because it was one of the few ways a young
5308850 Engraving depicting an unwilling school mistress, forced into her situation because it was one of the few ways a young lady could earn a living; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecole (Maitresse d ); School-mistress; Schullehrerin (engraving)
7195812 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecole (Maitresse d ); School-mistress; Schullehrerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant (pencil & w / c on paper)
659755 The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jones, Harry E. (fl.c.1882-1916); 28x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

The Governess, c. 1860 (w / c on paper)
BOU202967 The Governess, c.1860 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

The Benevolent School (w / c on paper)
BAG46390 The Benevolent School (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; English, out of copyright

Foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus) couple feeding on coral, Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American reformer: contemporary American engraving

FREEDMENs SCHOOL. The Misses Cookes schoolroom in the Freedmans Bureau at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1866

School Mistress ca 1638 Etching Sheet trimmed
Artokoloro

School Mistress ca 1638 Etching first state two
Artokoloro

Break time (aquatint) (b / w photo)
XIR252986 Break time (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La recreation; ); French, out of copyright

The Schoolmistress (oil on canvas)
XIR212542 The Schoolmistress (oil on canvas) by Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint (1792-1845); 46x38 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

The Schoolmistress (oil on canvas)
XIR180446 The Schoolmistress (oil on canvas) by Pierre, Jean Baptiste Marie (1713-89); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Auxerre, France; French, out of copyright

American reformer, educator and writer. Daguerreotype, c1848-1849
DOROTHEA DIX (1802-1887). American reformer, educator and writer. Daguerreotype, c1848-1849

(1854-1931). American educator and public official. Photographed in 1924
ALICE MARY ROBERTSON (1854-1931). American educator and public official. Photographed in 1924

Studying the seasons in a geography class at the Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia
HAMPTON INSTITUTE, 1899. Studying the seasons in a geography class at the Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. Photographed in 1899 by Frances Benjamin Johnston

(1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Oil over a photograph, c1895
MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Oil over a photograph, c1895

Three women admire a model of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial sculpture by Robert Berks. Photograph, c1973
BETHUNE MEMORIAL, c1973. Three women admire a model of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial sculpture by Robert Berks. Photograph, c1973

(1863-1947). American educator. Photographed while president of Mount Holyoke College
MARY EMMA WOOLLEY (1863-1947). American educator. Photographed while president of Mount Holyoke College

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, c1890. The First Patriotic Election in The Beach Street Industrial School, New York City. Photograph, c1890, by Jacob Riis

DOROTHEA DIX (1802-1887). American reformer, educator and writer. Wood engraving after a photograph

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1831. A teacher and her class. Wood engraving, American, 1831

PRUDENCE CRANDALL (1803-1890). American teacher and reformer. Wood engraving, American, 1885, after a painting, 1838, by Francis Alexander

NEW ENGLAND: SCHOOLMARMS. Old New England schoolmistresses, or ma ams. Wood engraving, 19th century

KINDERGARTEN, 1876. The instruction of children in the Kindergarten Cottage, under the auspices of the Womens Department of the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1876

SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1832. Line engraving, American, 1832

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, c1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1860. Wood engraving, American, c1860

TEMPERANCE, c1880. A praying band of women temperance activists praying in the street outside a saloon from which they have been locked out, c1880. Contemporary line engraving

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, 1881. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Reader, 1881

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1879. A school for Chinese immigrants in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1879

DAMEs SCHOOL. Steel engraving, English, early 19th century

SEGREGATED SCHOOL, 1870. A segregated colored school in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1870

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1873. A New York City night school for child laborers. Wood engraving, American, 1873

ENGLAND: SCHOOLMISTRESS. Schoolmistress at an English village school. Steel engraving, mid-19th century

DUTCH VILLAGE SCHOOL. An 18th century village school. Steel engraving, 19th century

NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION. The Gay Head, Massachusetts, Native American reservation school. Wood engraving, 1860

ONE-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE. The New School-Mistress. Wood engraving, American, 1873

SCHOOLHOUSE, 1875. American country schoolhouse. Wood engraving, 1875

KINDERGARTEN COTTAGE, 1876. The instruction of children in the Kindergarten Cottage, under the auspices of the Womens Department of the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, 1876

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1881. The Kindergarten established for the children of industrial workers at the North End Industrial Home, Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1881

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

KINDERGARTEN, 1871. Wood engraving, American, 1871

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"Unveiling the Legacy: The School Mistress Through Time" Step into the world of education as we explore the captivating role of the school mistress throughout history. From Rivera's iconic portrayal of "The Rural School Teacher" to Elizabeth Ann Seton, an American Catholic saint, these women have left an indelible mark on society. In 1893, Miss Blanche Lamont stood proudly with her students in Hecla, Montana, embodying dedication and passion for teaching. Currier & Ives immortalized this noble profession in their lithograph titled "Grandmother: The Knitting Lesson, " showcasing a grandmotherly figure passing down knowledge to younger generations. Le Vocabulaire Illustre captures the essence of a school-mistress through its engraving; a symbol of authority and guidance. Meanwhile, "The Young School Mistress and Her Assistant" painting depicts teamwork and mentorship within the classroom walls. "The Governess, " created around 1860 on watercolor paper, portrays a woman who not only educates but also nurtures young minds. Similarly, "The Benevolent School" showcases compassion and empathy as teachers shape future leaders. Just like Foureye butterflyfish couple feeding on coral reefs, these educators nourish young minds with knowledge that will flourish over time. Lucretia Coffin Mott's engraved portrait reminds us that even outside traditional classrooms, women like her played pivotal roles in shaping society through reform movements. Travel back to 1638 with an etching entitled "School Mistress. " This timeless piece captures both discipline and care within educational settings. In its first state or trimmed form, it reveals intricate details that transport us back to early education practices. Join us as we unravel the stories behind these remarkable women who dedicated their lives to molding young minds. Their influence continues to resonate today as they inspire countless individuals across generations.