Girls posed in home economics class, 1st Division, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Girls posed in home economics class, 1st Division, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Girls posed in home economics class, 1st Division, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

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Cookery Cooking Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Home Economics School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin

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This photograph, titled "Girls posed in home economics class, 1st Division, Washington, D.C." (circa 1899), is an enchanting glimpse into the past, captured by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The image showcases a group of young girls, dressed in their Sunday best, gathered around a table in a home economics classroom at Washington, D.C. The girls, with their earnest expressions and focused gazes, are engaged in a cooking lesson, their hands poised above their tasks, as they learn the art of cookery and the importance of domestic skills. The room is adorned with traditional furniture, adding to the nostalgic charm of the scene. The photograph is a testament to the educational opportunities available to young girls during the late 19th century in the United States, and the importance placed on domestic skills and home economics in shaping the lives of future generations. This image, a beautiful example of Frances Benjamin Johnston's work, is now part of the vast collection at the Library of Congress, a treasure trove of American history and heritage.

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