His Education Begins – Antique Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
A window into the past: His Education Begins, preserved in this historic image. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
His Education Begins
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The title, "His Education Begins," marks a small milestone, the first step of a child's schooling, and the picture is built around that idea. Photographs of children at this threshold were often staged with props such as a slate, a primer, or a school satchel, with the child dressed in his best clothes for the occasion. Before schooling was universal, a first day of lessons was often a family event, and portraits like this recorded it for relatives who might never see the moment. The clothing and setting can reveal a good deal about the household's circumstances and expectations.
| Original scan | 806 × 1,024 px |
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| Reference | 2a15108u father walking son |
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