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Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1901, offers a glimpse into the Furniture Building Shop at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Established in 1879 under US governmental authority, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School was a controversial boarding school designed to assimilate Native American students into American culture. In this image, we see a group of Native American teenagers and young men, dressed in work clothes, engaged in the process of furniture making. The shop is filled with the tools of their trade: saws, planes, chisels, and clamps, all arranged neatly on the shelves and workbenches. The atmosphere is industrious, with the students focused on their tasks, their faces serious and determined. The use of the cyanotype process, a photographic printing technique popular in the early 20th century, adds an interesting monochromatic blue hue to the image, enhancing the sense of timelessness and historical significance. The students' concentration and the tools of their trade evoke a sense of pride and purpose, as they learn valuable skills that would prepare them for a future in the furniture industry or other trades. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex history of Native American education in the United States and the importance of preserving heritage and cultural traditions. It is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the students at the Carlisle Indian School and the role of education in shaping the future of generations.
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