Child Raising Collection

Mother getting her daughter dressed, early 1900s
Mother putting on her daughters socks and shoes, a morning ritual, early 1900s. Printed color halftone of Jessie Willcox Smith illustration

Child care in a Native American camp
Native American woman rocking an infant in a hammock. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Whipping a schoolboy in ancient Rome
Schoolboy punished by a teacher in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nursery in a well-to-do home, early 1900s
Bathtime in the nursery, an illustration from an Ivory Soap ad, 1903. Printed color lithograph of Alice Stephens painting

Family storyteller
Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial boy learning to read at home
Grandmother teaching a child to read in colonial America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Mother entertaining her daughter at the piano, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reading the Bible in a Victorian home
Morning worship in a Victorian familys home. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Group of Sioux babies in cradleboards amusing themselves. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans of the Flathead tribe flattening a babys head in a cradleboard. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boy learning at home, circa 1900
Mother with paper and pencil helping her son, early 1900s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Children surrounding their mother, circa 1900
Mother with six children, early 1900s. Color lithograph reproduction of a Benson Knipe illustration

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"Through the Ages: Nurturing Young Minds and Hearts" A mother's gentle touch as she delicately dresses her daughter, capturing the essence in the early 1900s. Immersed in a Native American camp, child care becomes a communal affair, fostering unity and cultural preservation. The family storyteller weaves tales that ignite imagination and instill values, shaping generations to come. Unveiling ancient practices, a schoolboy faces discipline through whipping in Rome - an intriguing glimpse into past educational methods. Step back in time with HOUS2A-00018; witness a nurturing nursery within an affluent home during the early 1900s - where dreams are nurtured from infancy. Colonial America unveils its secrets as a young boy learns to read at home, laying the foundation for knowledge and independence. In Victorian homes, families find solace within biblical teachings; reading together creates bonds that transcend time and space. Delving into NATI2A-00159 & NATI2A-00095 captures indigenous traditions of child rearing - cherishing heritage while embracing modernity. Circa 1900 brings forth another era of education as boys learn at home; personalized learning paves their path towards success. Children encircle their mother's love like petals around a flower; circa 1900 showcases familial harmony amidst changing times.