Metal Print : E Richards. Dunce, dunce, double d
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
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Media ID 7177259
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Alphabet Class Room Double Dunce Eugenie Nursery Rhyme Rhymes Stool
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece features an iconic image of a young boy wearing a dunce hat, titled 'Dunce, dunce, double D' from Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection. This classic 20th-century photograph, depicting children in a classroom, is sure to add character and intrigue to any space. Our high-quality metal prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich detail, and long-lasting durability. Don't miss the opportunity to add this unique piece of history to your collection.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Boy in a Dunce Cap: A Timeless Symbol of Mockery in Education This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a young boy, standing confidently on a wooden stool in the middle of a bustling classroom. The room is filled with the sounds of children's voices and the rustling of papers, as the teacher reads aloud from a book. But the focus is on the boy in the foreground, who wears a conical dunce hat on his head, a symbol of mockery and shame in the world of education. The dunce cap, a relic of the past, was once used in schools as a punishment for children who struggled to learn their ABCs or failed to grasp the basics of reading and writing. The hat, with its distinctive pointed top, was intended to humiliate and shame the child, making them the butt of jokes and ridicule from their peers. The use of dunce caps in schools is now a thing of the past, a relic of a time when education was seen as a one-size-fits-all proposition. Today, we recognize that every child learns at their own pace and in their own way, and that the use of shame and humiliation as teaching tools is not only ineffective but also harmful. This photograph, taken in the 20th century, serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the classroom. It also highlights the need to celebrate diversity and individuality, rather than stigmatizing those who struggle or learn differently. The boy in the photograph may have been labeled a dunce, but he stands tall and proud, defying the stereotype and proving that every child has the potential to succeed, given the right support and encouragement.
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