Commercial Travellers School, Pinner - Girls Sewing Class
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Commercial Travellers School, Pinner - Girls Sewing Class
Commercial Travellers School, Pinner. Girls cutting out material and sewing by hand or by machine
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Commercial Cutting Material Orphan Orphanage Orphans Pinner Sewing Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Commercial Travellers School in Pinner, where young girls are engrossed in their sewing lessons. Established in the late 19th century, the school was dedicated to providing education and care for orphaned and destitute children. The girls in this image, dressed in simple yet neat uniforms, are either cutting out material or sewing by hand or machine. Their focused expressions and the orderly arrangement of their workstations suggest a disciplined and nurturing learning environment. Sewing was an essential skill for young girls during this era, as it prepared them for a future as domestic servants or, for the more fortunate, as seamstresses or dressmakers. The Commercial Travellers School aimed to equip its students with practical skills that would enable them to secure employment and become self-sufficient. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these children, who were away from their families and in the care of the school. It highlights the importance of education and the role of charitable institutions in providing for the welfare of children in need. The image also serves as a reminder of the historical significance of sewing as a vital life skill and a means of economic empowerment for women and girls.
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