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Schoolchild Collection (#10)

"Capturing the Essence of Schoolchild: A Glimpse into Education Through Time" A Dames School, 1845, (1904

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Xenophon of Athens. Portrait. Bust

Xenophon of Athens. Portrait. Bust
7269204 Xenophon of Athens. Portrait. Bust.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Xenophon of Athens, c. 430 BC - c.354 BC. Greek philosopher, historian, soldier, mercenary)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: A play in the Bears Pit in Bern (colour litho)

A play in the Bears Pit in Bern (colour litho)
2808890 A play in the Bears Pit in Bern (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A play in the Bear Pit, in Bern)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Many accidents are attributed to unpatrolled intersections in Harlem, New York, 1943

Many accidents are attributed to unpatrolled intersections in Harlem, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Many accidents are attributed to unpatrolled intersections in Harlem. Here school children are allowed to run across busy intersections unescorted

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Girls of Lincoln Bench School study their reading lesson, near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Girls of Lincoln Bench School study their reading lesson, near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon
Girls of Lincoln Bench School study their reading lesson. Near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Eight boys at Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939

Eight boys at Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Eight boys at Lincoln Bench School. Born in six states. Near Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County, 1939

Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School. Teacher in center. Near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Children get into school bus on a fall morning, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Children get into school bus on a fall morning, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Dead Ox Flat. Children get into school bus on a fall morning. Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Boys wait for school bus in the morning, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Boys wait for school bus in the morning, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Boys wait for school bus in the morning. Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: The children from Dead Ox Flat ready to march into the school... Malheur County, Oregon, 1939

The children from Dead Ox Flat ready to march into the school... Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The children from Dead Ox Flat ready to march into the school building when the bell rings. 9 a.m. Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: The children from Dead Ox Flat get off bus at school yard, Ontario, Oregon, 1939

The children from Dead Ox Flat get off bus at school yard, Ontario, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The children from Dead Ox Flat get off bus at school yard. Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: 9: 00 a.m. four pupils attend this day... eastern Oregon county school, Baker County, Oregon, 1939

9: 00 a.m. four pupils attend this day... eastern Oregon county school, Baker County, Oregon, 1939
9:00 a.m. Four pupils attend this day, of the seven who are enrolled at the eastern Oregon county school. Between Pleasant Valley and Durkee, Baker County, Oregon

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Ernest Renan (1823-1892) French writer and historian, photo by Adam Salomon

Ernest Renan (1823-1892) French writer and historian, photo by Adam Salomon
1728955 Ernest Renan (1823-1892) French writer and historian, photo by Adam Salomon by Adam-Salomon, Antoine-Samuel (1818-81); (add.info)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Sir Robert Gordon of Straloch, Scottish cartographer, 17th cent. 1798 (engraving)

Sir Robert Gordon of Straloch, Scottish cartographer, 17th cent. 1798 (engraving)
7237235 Sir Robert Gordon of Straloch, Scottish cartographer, 17th cent. 1798 (engraving) by Trotter, Thomas (1750-1803); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Gordon of Straloch, 1580-1661)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph)

Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph)
7237163 Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Statue of Zeno of Elea, Greek philosopher and mathematician. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Zeno of Elea, Greek philosopher and mathematician. 1779 (engraving)
7237417 Statue of Zeno of Elea, Greek philosopher and mathematician. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Zeno of Elea, 489-431 BC)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Lazy Lawrence (colour litho)

Lazy Lawrence (colour litho)
7157012 Lazy Lawrence (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazy Lawrence. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Portrait of a student of the Ecole Polytechnique, early twentieth century (b / w photo)

Portrait of a student of the Ecole Polytechnique, early twentieth century (b / w photo)
7211483 Portrait of a student of the Ecole Polytechnique, early twentieth century (b/w photo) by Gerschel, Charles (1871-1948); (add.info)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: European school scene from the 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

European school scene from the 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233083 European school scene from the 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: European school scene from the 17th century)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: European school scene from the 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

European school scene from the 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233080 European school scene from the 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: European school scene from the 17th century)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: 17th century rustic school scene. 1803 (engraving)

17th century rustic school scene. 1803 (engraving)
7233056 17th century rustic school scene. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century rustic school scene)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving)

The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving)
7211843 The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving) by Ferdinandus, Alexandre (Avenet, Francois called) (1850-1888); (add.info)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Jolly Jack (colour litho)

Jolly Jack (colour litho)
7157014 Jolly Jack (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jolly Jack. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Grammar School (b / w photo)

Grammar School (b / w photo)
7191253 Grammar School (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grammar School. Illustration for Porters Views of Aberdeen and District (James Porter, Aberdeen)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Two young ornithologists studying bird prints, 18th century. 1772 (engraving)

Two young ornithologists studying bird prints, 18th century. 1772 (engraving)
7234832 Two young ornithologists studying bird prints, 18th century. 1772 (engraving) by Kruger, Johann Conrad (1733-1791); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Les Grands Boulevards, La Porte St. Martin, Paris, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Les Grands Boulevards, La Porte St. Martin, Paris, 1891 (oil on canvas)
823548 Les Grands Boulevards, La Porte St. Martin, Paris, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Lindemann, Emil (1864-1939); 59x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Grands Boulevards, La Porte St)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher, 1783 (engraving)

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher, 1783 (engraving)
7235613 Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher, 1783 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC, Roman statesman)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Tongue sandwich (colour litho)

Tongue sandwich (colour litho)
7150884 Tongue sandwich (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tongue sandwich. Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: As a schoolboy Johnson was always looked up to (litho)

As a schoolboy Johnson was always looked up to (litho)
7159110 As a schoolboy Johnson was always looked up to (litho) by Rhodes, H. J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As a schoolboy Johnson was always looked up to)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Zealous Zachariah (colour litho)

Zealous Zachariah (colour litho)
7157004 Zealous Zachariah (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zealous Zachariah)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: German student, 17th Century (engraving)

German student, 17th Century (engraving)
7148106 German student, 17th Century (engraving) by Barth, Ferdinand (1842-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: German student, 17th Century)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: The skeleton of Death with university students. 1827 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death with university students. 1827 (engraving)
7233013 The skeleton of Death with university students. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death with university students)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Duties towards oneself: the body. Work and laziness, 1919 (engraving)

Duties towards oneself: the body. Work and laziness, 1919 (engraving)
DUV4212719 Duties towards oneself: the body. Work and laziness, 1919 (engraving) by Dascher, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duties towards oneself: the body. Work and laziness)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London

Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London to a pupil of
7148810 Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London to a pupil of Moreland Street School, 1887 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey

Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey, 1875 (colour litho)
7148803 Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey, 1875 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: A minors dream of home (colour litho)

A minors dream of home (colour litho)
7150878 A minors dream of home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A minors dream of home. Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School (litho)

Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School (litho)
7149340 Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School, London (litho)

Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School, London (litho)
7149334 Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School (litho)

Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School (litho)
7149330 Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London (litho)

Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London (litho)
7149328 Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Higher school certificate awarded by the University of London to a pupil of Sir Walter St Johns

Higher school certificate awarded by the University of London to a pupil of Sir Walter St Johns School, Battersea
7148838 Higher school certificate awarded by the University of London to a pupil of Sir Walter St Johns School, Battersea, London, 1922 (litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School, London, 1916 (litho)

School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School, London, 1916 (litho)
7148289 School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School, London, 1916 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk (colour litho)

Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk (colour litho)
7157501 Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho)

Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho)
7157498 Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys (colour litho)

Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys (colour litho)
7157497 Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)

Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)
7156015 Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toms first defence of Arthur)

Background imageSchoolchild Collection: Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)

Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)
7156011 Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Running for a convoy)




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"Capturing the Essence of Schoolchild: A Glimpse into Education Through Time" A Dames School, 1845, (1904). Artist: Thomas Webster: Transporting us back to the 19th century, this artwork by Thomas Webster showcases a quaint dames school where eager schoolchildren gather to learn and grow. In the High Street, 1898. Creator: Unknown: Amidst bustling streets in 1898, an unknown creator captures the essence of school life as children make their way to acquire knowledge and forge friendships. Girls hockey match, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962: Breaking gender stereotypes with determination and skill on display at a girls' hockey match in West Yorkshire's Airedale School during 1962 - empowering young minds through sports. Boy Reading, c1900. Artist: Warwick Reynolds: Warwick Reynolds beautifully portrays a serene moment of solitude as a young boy immerses himself in literature during the turn of the century – highlighting the importance of reading for all students. Rugby School, 1923: A snapshot from Rugby School in 1923 takes us into an era when physical education played a significant role in shaping character and camaraderie among students. The entrance to Marlborough College, Marlborough Wiltshire early-20th-century: The grandeur of Marlborough College's entranceway stands as a testament to its long-standing commitment towards providing quality education since the early years of the twentieth century. Salvation Army serving school meals Lincolnshire: In Lincolnshire's heartwarming scene captured on camera is that of Salvation Army members selflessly serving nutritious meals to ensure that every child receives not only education but also nourishment for their growing bodies.