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Conversation lesson, subject - the chair, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Conversation lesson, subject - the chair, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Conversation lesson, subject - the chair, 1901. Photograph shows six boys and the teacher standing at the front of a classroom discussing a chair set on a table; desks and other students in the foreground, at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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Conversation Lesson, Subject - The Chair: A Monochrome Glimpse into the Past at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901 This monochrome photograph, titled "Conversation Lesson, Subject - The Chair," was captured by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1901. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us to the Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The photograph features six boys and their teacher, all intently focused on a chair set atop a table at the front of the classroom. The boys, dressed in simple attire, lean in, their eyes fixed on the chair, while their teacher, a woman in a blue dress, points to various parts of the chair, guiding the discussion. The desks of their classmates are visible in the foreground, adding to the sense of a bustling, active learning environment. Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential figure in American photography during the early 20th century, expertly captured this moment of education and engagement. Her use of monochrome, specifically cyanotypes from the 1900-1910 period, adds to the timeless quality of the image. The photograph is a testament to the power of conversation and the importance of learning, even as it transports us back to a different era in American history. The Indian Industrial School, also known as the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, was a pioneering institution established in 1879 to provide education and vocational training to Native American children. The school, which closed in 1918, was a significant part of the Pennsylvania German heritage and played a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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