Dunderpate and his mother with the darning

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Dunderpate and his mother with the darning

Dunderpate and his mother at home -- she is doing some darning and mending. He tells her what his teacher said: if I can find him a bigger dunce than myself he ll change places with me! Date: 1938

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1938 Baker Chores Darning Dunce Dunderpate Margaret Mending Scissors Sewing

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming 1938 illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online, we find Dunderpate, a young boy with a mischievous grin, seated next to his mother, Margaret, as she attentively works on some mending and darning. The warm glow of the lamp casts a cozy light over the scene, setting the stage for a quiet evening at home. Dunderpate, with a book in hand and a thoughtful expression on his face, shares a secret with his mother. "If I can find him a bigger dunce than myself," he confides, "the teacher said he'd change places with me!" His mother looks up from her work, a knowing smile playing at the corners of her mouth. The domestic setting of this illustration is a common theme of the 1930s, where children were often tasked with chores and learning valuable life skills at home. The use of a silhouette technique adds depth and contrast to the image, highlighting the bond between mother and son as they share a moment of laughter and connection. Margaret, a loving and patient mother, continues her mending with the deft use of her scissors and needle, while Dunderpate contemplates his plan to out-dunce his teacher. The simple pleasures of home life and the importance of education are beautifully captured in this timeless illustration from the thirties.

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