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CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901. Clothes mending class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle
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CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901. Clothes mending class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle
CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901.
Clothes mending class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1901
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Media ID 12237411
1901 Acculturation Adolescent Americanization Benjamin Boarding School Carlisle Indian School Class Classroom Cloth Clothes Education Fabric Franc Frances Francis Johnson Johnston Lakota Lesson Native American Pennsylvania Photo Reservation Responsibility Schoolgirl Sewing Sewing Machine Student Vocational Young Home Economics Mend Turn Of Century
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This print transports us back to the early 1900s, capturing a moment in time at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The image showcases a clothes mending class, where young Native American girls are learning valuable skills that will shape their future. Under the watchful eye of their teacher, these adolescent students are engrossed in their lesson on home economics. Sitting at sewing machines with focused expressions, they diligently mend pieces of cloth with precision and care. This vocational training not only equips them with practical skills but also instills a sense of responsibility and self-sufficiency. The Carlisle Indian School was renowned for its efforts in acculturating Native American children into mainstream American society during this era of assimilation policies. Through education and exposure to various trades like sewing, it aimed to mold these young individuals into productive members of society. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, an accomplished photographer known for her documentation of social issues, this image beautifully captures the determination and resilience of these young women as they navigate through a world undergoing rapid change. As we reflect upon this historical photograph, we are reminded of the complexities surrounding Native American boarding schools during that time period. It serves as a poignant reminder of both the challenges faced by Indigenous communities and their enduring spirit to adapt while preserving their cultural heritage.
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