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Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US Army officer and aide Major Archibald Butt; US President William Howard Taft; banker Colin Hamilton Livingstone; British ambassador to the United States James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce]
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In this historic photograph taken in 1911 by Harris & Ewing, we find an intriguing gathering of prominent figures in Washington D.C. The British founder of the Boy Scouts movement, Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell, is seen in the company of notable American personalities. Baden-Powell, dressed in a suit and hat, stands proudly among the group, which includes US Army officer and aide Major Archibald Butt, US President William Howard Taft, banker Colin Hamilton Livingstone, and British ambassador to the United States James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce. Major Archibald Butt, an influential figure in American society, is also wearing a bowler hat, a common accessory for men of the time. President Taft, dressed in a formal suit and tie, is seen engaging in conversation with Baden-Powell, while Livingstone and Viscount Bryce look on. The fashionable attire of the group, with their crisp suits, ties, and hats, reflects the aristocratic and diplomatic nature of the occasion. This photograph is a significant snapshot of history, capturing a moment of diplomacy and camaraderie between British and American leaders. The image is held in the collections of the Library of Congress, providing a valuable record of the era's political and social landscape. The photographers, Harris & Ewing, were a renowned photography studio based in Washington D.C. during the early 20th century. Their work documented many important events and figures of the time, making their archive an invaluable resource for historians and researchers. This image, with its timeless composition and intriguing subject matter, remains a fascinating glimpse into the past. The elegantly dressed figures, their expressions and body language, offer a glimpse into the social dynamics of the time, and the role that diplomacy and camaraderie played in shaping the relationship between Britain and America.
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