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INDIANA: SCHOOLHOUSE FIRE. Hellfire and Brimstone. A schoolmaster in Indiana smokes his students out of a one-room schoolhouse after they had locked him out. Wood engraving, American, 1873
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INDIANA: SCHOOLHOUSE FIRE. Hellfire and Brimstone. A schoolmaster in Indiana smokes his students out of a one-room schoolhouse after they had locked him out. Wood engraving, American, 1873
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This photograph print from 1873, titled "INDIANA: SCHOOLHOUSE FIRE. Hellfire and Brimstone" takes us back to a rural American town in the late 19th century. The image depicts an intense scene outside a one-room schoolhouse, where chaos unfolds as smoke billows out of the roof. The story behind this intriguing wood engraving centers around a mischievous prank played by the students on their schoolmaster. Seizing an opportunity while he was momentarily locked out, they decided to teach him a lesson of their own. Determined not to be defeated, the resourceful teacher retaliates by using fire and smoke to force his pupils out of the building. The rustic log cabin-style architecture adds authenticity to this snapshot of daily life in Indiana during that era. It transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine what it must have been like for these North American children attending such humble educational establishments. As we gaze upon this historical artwork captured by The Granger Collection, we can't help but marvel at the resilience and ingenuity displayed by both teacher and students alike. This image serves as a reminder that education has always been shaped not only by textbooks but also by moments of unexpected challenges and creative problem-solving. Own a piece of history with this remarkable print that encapsulates both mischief and determination within its frame – truly an extraordinary addition for any art enthusiast or history lover's collection.
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