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County fair, tintype booth of Miss. F.B. Johnston, May 1903, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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County fair, tintype booth of Miss. F.B. Johnston, May 1903, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
County fair, tintype booth of Miss. F.B. Johnston, May 1903, 1903. Photograph shows photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston [centre], with women and men outside a tent offering tintype portraits, at a county fair. Sign next to tent reads "Frances Benjamin Johnston, tintypes." ['Gents! Have your picture taken with your lady friend - Palace of Portraiture; Elete Tintype Gallery. Frances Benjamin Johnston, Manager; Look! Look!! Look!!! Tintypes. Cheap, Beautiful, Lasting']
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This photograph, taken in May 1903, captures the lively atmosphere of a county fair as people gather around the tintype booth of renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The image shows Johnston (center) surrounded by a group of women and men outside a tent, where they offered tintype portraits for sale. The sign next to the tent proudly announces "Frances Benjamin Johnston, tintypes. Gents! Have your picture taken with your lady friend - Palace of Portraiture; Elete Tintype Gallery. Frances Benjamin Johnston, Manager." The banner encourages customers to "Look! Look!! Look!!! Tintypes. Cheap, Beautiful, Lasting." Frances Benjamin Johnston was a pioneering American photographer, known for her documentation of historic sites and buildings. However, this image showcases a different side of her work, as she operated a tintype booth at various fairs and markets during the early 1900s. Tintype portraits were a popular form of photography during this era, offering affordable and unique images that were considered long-lasting. The image exudes an Edwardian charm, with the women wearing elegant dresses and hats, and the men in suits and bowler hats. The flags and banners add to the vibrant and festive atmosphere of the fair. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the business side of photography during the early 1900s and the role of women in the workforce.
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