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a page from the book showing pictures of boys in school

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The image is a historical informational page about the Lyman School for Boys, showcasing its educational environment. It consists of two photographs illustrating classes and descriptions of the school’s facilities and curriculum.

1. Header: "Lyman School for Boys" is prominently displayed at the top, with subtitles below describing the sections ("A Sloyd Class" and "Advanced Manual Training").

2. Left Photograph & Descriptive Text (A Sloyd Class):

   • The photograph shows a classroom setting where boys are engaged in manual work. They are dressed in aprons and stationed at various wooden tables, presumably crafting or woodworking. The room is well-lit with hanging lamps and windows, evoking a structured but informal workshop atmosphere.
   • The accompanying text explains that the boys live in household groups in cottages, each cared for by a master and matron. Each cottage has a separate dining room, while a central kitchen and laundry serve the community.

3. Right Photograph & Descriptive Text (Advanced Manual Training):

   • This second photo depicts a workshop with wooden beams and machinery. Several boys are engaged in manual training activities, such as operating machines or working with tools, under a structured environment.
   • The text emphasizes the absence of enclosures (like yards) around the school, detailing the various vocational and academic opportunities offered to the boys. They are taught woodworking, iron work, carpentry, printing, singing, scientific farming, and more. The school employs specialized teachers.

Overall, the image highlights the vocational and academic training provided at the Lyman School for Boys, with a focus on hands-on education and structured living arrangements. The photographs complement the text by giving a glimpse into the daily activities and environment of the school.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a page from a promotional or informational brochure about the Lyman School for Boys. It features text and photographs that describe the school's offerings and environment.

At the top of the page, the large title reads "LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS." Below, two sections highlight different aspects of the school with accompanying photographs.

The first section, titled "A SLOYD CLASS," includes a photograph on the left showing a busy classroom filled with boys working on woodworking projects. The room is spacious, with wooden floors and several tables where the students are engaged in their activities. A few adults, possibly instructors, are also present.

To the right of this photograph, the text explains the living arrangements at the school, stating that the boys live in household groups of about thirty under the care of a master and matron. Each cottage has a dining room, with a central kitchen and laundry facilities.

Below, the second section is titled "ADVANCED MANUAL TRAINING." It features a smaller photograph showing another classroom or workshop where boys are engaged in more specialized manual training. The space includes machinery and specific workstations, indicating advanced skill development.

Adjacent to this photograph, more text describes the school's educational programs. It highlights the absence of yards or enclosures around the grounds, the presence of a central schoolhouse for graded classes, and the employment of special teachers for various skills such as sloyd, woodwork, iron work, drawing, carpentry, and more. The text also mentions that an agricultural college graduate instructs boys in scientific farming.

Overall, the page provides a snapshot of the Lyman School for Boys, emphasizing its structured, skill-based education and communal living environment.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a promotional brochure or information page about the Lyman School for Boys. The text describes the school's living arrangements, with the boys living in household groups under the care of a master and matron, and each cottage having its own dining room but a central kitchen and laundry.

The image also mentions that there are no yards or enclosures around the buildings or grounds, and that the boys attend a central school house with graded classes. Special teachers are employed to teach the boys various manual training skills like wood-turning, iron work, drawing, wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoe-making.

Additionally, the image shows a workshop or training area where the boys are likely learning these manual skills under the guidance of instructors.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a historical document page about the Lyman School for Boys, showing two black and white photographs of workshop/classroom settings. The page describes the school's facilities and educational programs.

The top photo shows what appears to be a Sloyd class (a system of manual training), with students working at individual workbenches in a large room with overhead lighting.

The bottom photo is labeled "ADVANCED MANUAL TRAINING" and shows another workshop space with large windows and what appears to be machinery or work stations.

The text describes how the school operated, noting that students lived in household groups of about 30 boys per cottage, each supervised by a master and matron. Each cottage had its own dining room, though there was a central kitchen and laundry. The school offered various specialized training including:

• Sloyd
• Wood-turning
• Iron-work
• Drawing
• Wood-carving
• Carpentry
• Printing
• Singing
• Shoe-making
• Scientific farming (taught by a graduate of an agricultural college)

The text also mentions that there were no yards or enclosures around the buildings or grounds, and that students attended classes in a central school house with graded classes.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a vintage page from a book or magazine, featuring two photographs and accompanying text. The title at the top reads "LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS" in black text.

Photograph 1: A Sloyd Class

• The left photograph shows a group of boys in a classroom setting, engaged in various activities such as woodworking and drawing.
• The room is well-lit, with a wooden floor and white walls.
• The boys are dressed in white overalls and appear to be focused on their tasks.

Photograph 2: Advanced Manual Training

• The right photograph depicts a group of boys in a workshop or factory setting, working on machinery and equipment.
• The room is dimly lit, with a concrete floor and metal beams visible in the background.
• The boys are dressed in white overalls and appear to be engaged in manual labor.

Text

• The text accompanying the photographs provides information about the Lyman School for Boys, including its focus on manual training and the activities offered to students.
• The text also mentions the school's emphasis on practical skills and preparation for life after graduation.

Overall

• The image suggests that the Lyman School for Boys was a vocational school that focused on providing students with practical skills and training in various trades.
• The photographs and text work together to convey a sense of industriousness and dedication to learning, highlighting the school's commitment to preparing students for successful careers.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a page from an old book or catalog, featuring two black-and-white photographs of boys in a school setting. The title at the top reads "LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS" in large text.

Top Photograph:
The top photograph shows a group of boys standing around tables in a classroom, with one boy sitting at a desk. The room has a high ceiling and wooden floors. The caption below the photo reads "A SLOYD CLASS."

Bottom Photograph:
The bottom photograph depicts a group of boys working in a workshop, with tools and machinery visible in the background. The caption below this photo reads "ADVANCED MANUAL TRAINING."

Text:
The text on the page describes the school's facilities and activities, including the fact that there are no yards or enclosures about the buildings or grounds, and that the boys attend school at a central school house where there are graded classes. It also mentions that special teachers are employed for sloyd, wood-turning and iron-work, drawing and wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoe-making. Additionally, it notes that the farmer who is a graduate of an agricultural college instructs classes of boys in the rudiments of scientific farming.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life and activities of boys at the Lyman School for Boys, highlighting the school's focus on practical skills and hands-on learning.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image appears to be a page from a book or brochure describing the Lyman School for Boys. The page has two sections, with text on the left and a black-and-white photo on the right.

The text on the left provides information about the school, including the fact that it is a Sloyd class and that the boys live in household groups under the care of a master and matron. It also mentions that there are no yards or enclosures around the buildings or grounds, and that the boys attend school at a central schoolhouse with graded classes.

The black-and-white photo on the right shows a group of boys working on a machine in a workshop or classroom setting. The photo appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up at the boys and the machine they are working on.

Overall, the image suggests that the Lyman School for Boys was a vocational school that focused on teaching practical skills to young boys, such as woodworking, metalworking, and farming. The school's emphasis on manual training and practical education is evident in both the text and the photo on the page.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a promotional page for Lyman School for Boys, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a classroom and a workshop. The photograph on the left shows a classroom with students sitting at desks, while the photograph on the right depicts a workshop with individuals working on machines. The text describes the school's approach to education, emphasizing the importance of manual training and practical skills. The school offers a range of classes, including sloyd, wood-turning, iron-work, drawing, wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoe-making. The text also highlights the school's emphasis on scientific farming and the involvement of a graduate farmer in teaching classes. Overall, the image and text convey a message of hands-on learning and practical skills development at Lyman School for Boys.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a page from a document or brochure about the Lyman School for Boys. It features text and two sepia-toned photographs.

The text describes aspects of the school's operation and curriculum:

• Boys live in household groups, each overseen by a master and matron.
• Cottages house approximately thirty boys, each with its own dining room, but sharing a central kitchen and laundry.
• There are no yards or enclosures.
• The school has graded classes.
• Special teachers are employed for various manual arts like sloyd, wood-turning, iron-work, drawing, wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoe-making.
• A farmer, a graduate of an agricultural college, teaches scientific farming.

The photographs depict classes in action:

• Top Photo: A "Sloyd Class," showing boys in aprons working at individual desks or workbenches in a well-lit classroom.
• Bottom Photo: An "Advanced Manual Training" class, with boys working with machinery, possibly related to metalworking or woodworking. The room has large windows.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

This is a page from what appears to be a brochure or booklet about the Lyman School for Boys. Here's a breakdown:

• Header: The title "LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS" is prominently displayed at the top. There's a reference number in the top right corner (H257-51356).
• Sections: The page is divided into two main sections, each with a photograph and accompanying text.
• A Sloyd Class:
  • The image shows a classroom with boys working at individual workbenches. They seem to be engaged in manual training activities, potentially using tools and materials.
  • The text provides general information: "At the school, the boys live in household groups, each under the care of a master and matron. Thirty is the number provided for in most of the cottages. Each cottage has its own dining room, but there is a central kitchen and laundry."
• Advanced Manual Training:
  • The image shows a larger workshop setting, likely for more advanced training. Men or boys are shown working around large machinery and work areas.
  • The text provides information regarding additional features of the school: "There are no yards or enclosures about the buildings or grounds. The boys attend school at a central school house where there are graded classes. Special teachers are employed for sloyd, wood-turning and iron-work, drawing and wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoe-making. The farmer who is a graduate of an agricultural college, instructs classes of boys in the rudiments of scientific farming."

The page's overall impression is one of education and vocational training for boys, particularly in manual skills and potentially, agricultural skills.

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image is a historical document describing the Lyman School for Boys, which appears to be a residential institution focused on the education and training of young males. The document includes two photographs and accompanying text.

Top Section:

• Title: "Lyman School for Boys"
• Subtitle: "A Sloyd Class"
• Photograph: The top photograph shows a classroom setting where boys are engaged in what appears to be a woodworking or sloyd class. The boys are working at individual workbenches with tools, and a teacher is supervising them.
• Text:
  • The boys live in household groups, each under the care of a master and matron.
  • Most cottages house around thirty boys.
  • Each cottage has its own dining room, but there is a central kitchen and laundry.

Bottom Section:

• Title: "Advanced Manual Training"
• Photograph: The bottom photograph shows a larger workshop setting where boys are engaged in more advanced manual training activities. They appear to be working on larger projects, possibly related to carpentry or construction.
• Text:
  • There are no yards or enclosures around the buildings or grounds.
  • The boys attend school at a central schoolhouse where there are graded classes.
  • Special teachers are employed for various subjects including sloyd, wood-turning, iron-work, drawing, wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoe-making.
  • A farmer who is a graduate of an agricultural college instructs the boys in the rudiments of scientific farming.

Overall, the document highlights the structured living and educational environment at the Lyman School for Boys, emphasizing both academic and practical training.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-28

This is an informational page from a document or brochure about the "Lyman School for Boys." The page is divided into two sections, each featuring a photograph and accompanying text.

1. Top Section:

   • The title "LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS" is prominently displayed at the top.
   • Below the title, the text introduces a "Sloyd Class," which appears to be a woodworking and design class.
   • A black-and-white photograph shows several boys working on woodworking projects in a well-lit room with long tables, tools, and equipment.

2. Middle Section:

   • The text describes the living arrangements and facilities at the school.
   • It states that boys live in household groups, each cared for by a master and a matron.
   • The number of students per cottage is mentioned as thirty, with a central kitchen and laundry for the cottages.
   • It notes that there are no yards or enclosures around the buildings.

3. Bottom Section:

   • The text continues to describe the educational programs, mentioning advanced manual training.
   • Another black-and-white photograph shows a large, open space with wooden beams and people engaged in various activities, likely related to manual training or craftsmanship.

The overall theme of the page highlights the hands-on, practical education offered at the Lyman School for Boys, focusing on skills like woodworking, carpentry, and farming.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-28

This image is a scanned page from a brochure or informational document about the Lyman School for Boys. The page contains text and two black-and-white photographs.

Top Section:

• Title: "LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS" is prominently displayed at the top.
• Image: The upper photograph shows a classroom labeled "A SLOYD CLASS." The room appears to be a woodworking or manual training class, with students and instructors working at wooden tables with tools and materials.
• Text: The accompanying text describes the living arrangements at the school, stating that boys live in household groups under the care of a master and matron. It mentions that most cottages accommodate around thirty boys and have their own dining rooms, but there is a central kitchen and laundry.

Bottom Section:

• Image: The lower photograph is labeled "ADVANCED MANUAL TRAINING." It shows a larger workshop-like space with high ceilings and exposed beams. Boys and instructors are engaged in various manual tasks, likely related to carpentry, woodworking, or similar trades.
• Text: The text explains that there are no yards or enclosures around the buildings. It mentions that the boys attend school at a central schoolhouse with graded classes and special teachers for subjects like sloyd, wood-turning, ironwork, drawing, wood-carving, carpentry, printing, singing, and shoemaking. It also notes that a farmer who is a graduate of an agricultural college instructs boys in scientific farming.

The overall layout is informative, providing details about the educational and living conditions at the Lyman School for Boys, emphasizing practical skills and manual training.