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Home-made furniture, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Home-made furniture, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Home-made furniture, 1904
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This photograph, titled "Home-made Furniture," was captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1904. The image showcases a group of students at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, United States, proudly displaying their handcrafted furniture. The students, dressed in simple attire, are gathered around various pieces of furniture they have made using traditional methods and basic machinery, such as sewing tables and sewing machines. The Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881, was a pioneering institution for African American education in the United States. Washington believed in the importance of practical education and self-sufficiency, and the students in this photograph reflect that philosophy. The furniture they have created is not only functional but also demonstrates their creativity and craftsmanship. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when education and self-reliance were essential tools for African Americans in their quest for equality and opportunity in America. The students in this image are not only learning a valuable trade but also contributing to their community by creating beautiful and functional pieces of furniture. This photograph is part of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. Frances Benjamin Johnston's work is an important part of American history, and this image, in particular, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and the determination of these students to create a better future for themselves and their communities.
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