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Schoolgirl Collection (#2)

"From Mental Calculation to Modern Adventures: A Glimpse into the Life of a Schoolgirl" Step back in time to 1895

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: history homework (continued), grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: history homework (continued), grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten)
8713176 Student notebook: history homework (continued), grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: problems (continued), conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: problems (continued), conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten)
8713168 Student notebook: problems (continued), conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: problems and homework in French history, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: problems and homework in French history, 1882 (handwritten)
8713163 Student notebook: problems and homework in French history, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: 'L'aieule' dictation, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: "L'aieule" dictation, 1882 (handwritten)
8713162 Student notebook: "L'aieule" dictation, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: continuation of the dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: continuation of the dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713151 Student notebook: continuation of the dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713148 Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'The happiest man is the one whose conscience is calm', 1874-75 (manuscript)

"The happiest man is the one whose conscience is calm", 1874-75 (manuscript)
8713126 "The happiest man is the one whose conscience is calm", 1874-75 (manuscript); 29, 5 x 19, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonie Jarry Desloges notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Dictation 'How soldiers were punished in the past' and history homework

Dictation "How soldiers were punished in the past" and history homework: Summary of the reign of Louis XI
8713120 Dictation "How soldiers were punished in the past" and history homework: Summary of the reign of Louis XI

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Writing, geography map (the French colonies), 1927 (manuscript)

Writing, geography map (the French colonies), 1927 (manuscript)
8713115 Writing, geography map (the French colonies), 1927 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½, in the second middle class)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712995 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: School in France, c.1900 (illustration)

School in France, c.1900 (illustration)
8698464 School in France, c.1900 (illustration) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); (add.info.: Education. Republican school. Imagery by Raffin, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook written in pen. Cover, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook written in pen. Cover, 1882 (handwritten)
8713144 Student notebook written in pen. Cover, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'Work is the great benefactor of mankind', 1918 (manuscript)

"Work is the great benefactor of mankind", 1918 (manuscript)
8713138 "Work is the great benefactor of mankind", 1918 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Dutranoy's notebook, written from May to July 1918)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Cover of a school notebook, 1888 (print)

Cover of a school notebook, 1888 (print)
8713118 Cover of a school notebook, 1888 (print); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daily homework book by Florentin Pouilloux, student of the first class and the second division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: French composition, moral thought, religious instruction, 1927 (manuscript)

French composition, moral thought, religious instruction, 1927 (manuscript)
8713117 French composition, moral thought, religious instruction, 1927 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712988 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing)

Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing)
8714010 Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: continuation of the dictation, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: continuation of the dictation, 1882 (handwritten)
8713161 Student notebook: continuation of the dictation, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: problems, French history homework, 1882 (manuscript)

Student notebook: problems, French history homework, 1882 (manuscript)
8713159 Student notebook: problems, French history homework, 1882 (manuscript); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: dictation 'The blue tit' (continued), 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: dictation "The blue tit" (continued), 1882 (handwritten)
8713153 Student notebook: dictation "The blue tit" (continued), 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: geography homework (continued), 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: geography homework (continued), 1882 (handwritten)
8713146 Student notebook: geography homework (continued), 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten)
8713145 Student notebook: conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Monday Morning: father going to work

Monday Morning: father going to work
864816 Monday Morning: father going to work; (add.info.: Monday Morning: father going to work with food tied up in a cloth, saying goodbye to his family. The three older children leave for school)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Village School

Village School
864813 Village School; (add.info.: Village School. A Dame School, showing the teacher spinning while supervising the children as they learn to read and sew)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: 'The oak' dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: "The oak" dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713165 Student notebook: "The oak" dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: continuation of the history homework and grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: continuation of the history homework and grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten)
8713164 Student notebook: continuation of the history homework and grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'Education is the first wealth', 1918 (manuscript)

"Education is the first wealth", 1918 (manuscript)
8713141 "Education is the first wealth", 1918 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Dutranoy's notebook, written in March-April 1918)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: School notebook cover, 1918 (print)

School notebook cover, 1918 (print)
8713139 School notebook cover, 1918 (print); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Dutranoy's notebook, written in March-April 1918)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'Charity is the most excellent of all virtues', 1874-75 (manuscript)

"Charity is the most excellent of all virtues", 1874-75 (manuscript)
8713128 "Charity is the most excellent of all virtues", 1874-75 (manuscript); 29, 5 x 19, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonie Jarry Desloges notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'Simplicity and modesty are suitable for children', 1874-75 (manuscript)

"Simplicity and modesty are suitable for children", 1874-75 (manuscript)
8713127 "Simplicity and modesty are suitable for children", 1874-75 (manuscript); 29, 5 x 19, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonie Jarry Desloges notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8713000 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Children and their mothers involved in a fight at the police station. Lithography, 19th century

Children and their mothers involved in a fight at the police station. Lithography, 19th century
5943078 Children and their mothers involved in a fight at the police station. Lithography, 19th century; (add.info.: Drawing (caricature)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Child returning home with a donkey cap and a 'lazy' sign, late 19th century (chromo)

Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, late 19th century (chromo)
PCT4263117 Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, late 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Child returning home with a donkey cap and a 'lazy' sign, 19th century (chromo)

Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, 19th century (chromo)
PCT4262891 Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'The universe is the totality of everything that exists', 1874-75 (manuscript)

"The universe is the totality of everything that exists", 1874-75 (manuscript)
8713134 "The universe is the totality of everything that exists", 1874-75 (manuscript); 29, 5 x 19, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonie Jarry Desloges notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Dictation 'Arabian Riders', 1902 (handwritten)

Dictation "Arabian Riders", 1902 (handwritten)
8713124 Dictation "Arabian Riders", 1902 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Vallee student's homework book)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713170 Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: end of writing, problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: end of writing, problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713167 Student notebook: end of writing, problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: end of dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: end of dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713156 Student notebook: end of dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: grammar homework and dictation 'The blue tit' (continued), 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: grammar homework and dictation "The blue tit" (continued), 1882 (handwritten)
8713155 Student notebook: grammar homework and dictation "The blue tit" (continued), 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713154 Student notebook: problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: correction of the grammar homework, dictation 'The blue tit' (continued)

Student notebook: correction of the grammar homework, dictation "The blue tit" (continued)
8713150 Student notebook: correction of the grammar homework, dictation "The blue tit" (continued), 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Student notebook: French history homework, grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten)

Student notebook: French history homework, grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten)
8713149 Student notebook: French history homework, grammar homework, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'Machine invented, trouble spared', 1918 (handwritten)

"Machine invented, trouble spared", 1918 (handwritten)
8713142 "Machine invented, trouble spared", 1918 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Dutranoy's notebook, written in March-April 1918)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'After bread, education is the first need of the people', 1918 (manuscript)

"After bread, education is the first need of the people", 1918 (manuscript)
8713140 "After bread, education is the first need of the people", 1918 (manuscript); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Dutranoy's notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'One does not carry the country by the sole of one's shoes', 1918 (handwritten)

"One does not carry the country by the sole of one's shoes", 1918 (handwritten)
8713136 "One does not carry the country by the sole of one's shoes", 1918 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Dutranoy's notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: 'Praise is the poison of virtue', 1874-75 (manuscript)

"Praise is the poison of virtue", 1874-75 (manuscript)
8713132 "Praise is the poison of virtue", 1874-75 (manuscript); 29, 5 x 19, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonie Jarry Desloges notebook)

Background imageSchoolgirl Collection: Grammar homework, 1902 (handwritten)

Grammar homework, 1902 (handwritten)
8713123 Grammar homework, 1902 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Vallee student's homework book)




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"From Mental Calculation to Modern Adventures: A Glimpse into the Life of a Schoolgirl" Step back in time to 1895, where a young schoolgirl engages in mental calculations at her primary school. With determination and focus, she hones her mathematical skills under the watchful eye of artist Bogdanov-Belsky. Fast forward to 1939, we find ourselves in Lincoln Bench School witnessing a group of girls engrossed in their reading lesson. These eager learners embody the spirit of education and thirst for knowledge that defines schoolgirls throughout history. Traveling across continents, we arrive at an Ugandan school in Africa. Here, young girls embrace education as a means to empower themselves and shape their futures amidst vibrant cultural surroundings. In Castleford, West Yorkshire, it's 1962 and girls take center stage on the hockey field at Airedale School. Their determination and teamwork exemplify the resilience often found within schoolgirls who strive for excellence both academically and athletically. Beyond academics lies artistic talent - Marianne Faithfull stands as proof. This singer-songwriter-actress showcases how they can excel not only within traditional educational settings but also through creative pursuits that captivate audiences worldwide. Winslow Homer's iconic painting "Homer: Country School" captures the essence of rural schooling with its rustic charm. It reminds us that even in simpler times, young minds were nurtured by dedicated teachers striving to provide quality education. Moving towards modernity, an advertisement along High Street Bromley highlights how fashion has always played a role in shaping a schoolgirl's identity - from uniforms to accessories; style is intertwined with their journey through academia. Technology takes center stage as we witness a futuristic scene featuring a schoolgirl interacting with her performing robot companion. This glimpse into the future showcases how innovation continues to transform educational experiences for generations to come. Literature offers escapism and inspiration alike, as seen in the Schoolgirls Adventure Book featuring Miss Modern the pilot.