Bezoek van prins Hendrik van Mecklenburg-Schwerin aan de padvinderij in Zeist by Anonymous

Bezoek van prins Hendrik van Mecklenburg-Schwerin aan de padvinderij in Zeist before 1916

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print, photography, gelatin-silver-print

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portrait

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print

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landscape

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photography

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gelatin-silver-print

Dimensions: height 51 mm, width 80 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This black and white photograph captures Prince Hendrik of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's visit to the Boy Scouts in Zeist, taken by an anonymous photographer. The image offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the time, highlighting the role of the monarchy and the burgeoning youth movements. The photograph, capturing the Prince inspecting the ranks of boy scouts, serves as a lens through which to examine the intersections of class, gender, and national identity. Boy scouts as a movement, often reinforced traditional gender roles while instilling a sense of patriotic duty. The image speaks to the cultural values of the era and how they were being transmitted to the next generation. The photograph leaves us to consider the dynamic between leadership, national identity, and the shaping of young minds.

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