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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

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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


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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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