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Reading lesson in a Pennsylvania classroom, 1700s
School reading lesson in colonial Pennsylvania.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881281
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Book Children Class Class Room Colonial Colonist Colony Education Female Girl Learn Learning Lesson Literature Male One Room School Pennsylvania Pupil Reading Rural School Student Teacher Town Village Dunce Headmaster Slate
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring a captivating image from North Wind Picture Archives. This 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration depicts a colonial Pennsylvania classroom, where students intently focus on their reading lesson. Hand-colored woodcut artistry adds a touch of authenticity, transporting you to an era of dedication and learning. Elevate your home or office decor with this intriguing piece of American history. Order your Metal Print today and let the story unfold.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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This print takes us back to a quaint Pennsylvania classroom in the 1700s, offering a glimpse into the early days of education in colonial America. The hand-colored woodcut, based on an illustration by renowned artist Howard Pyle from the 19th century, beautifully captures the essence of this historic moment. In this snapshot of time, we witness a diverse group of students eagerly engaged in their reading lesson. A young boy and girl sit side by side at their wooden desks, surrounded by fellow pupils from the village or town they call home. The vintage charm exuded by this image transports us to a simpler era when rural communities valued traditional education as an essential part of their heritage. The headmaster stands tall at the front of the one-room schoolhouse, guiding his eager learners through literature that would shape their understanding and future endeavors. With slates and books in hand, these children embrace knowledge with open minds and curious hearts. Notably present is a young student wearing a dunce cap—a reminder that even then, educational challenges were not uncommon. Nevertheless, it is clear that every colonist child had access to learning opportunities regardless of gender or social standing. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry depicting early American education during colonial times in Pennsylvania's colony, let us appreciate how far our nation has come while cherishing its rich history rooted in humble classrooms like these.
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