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Five girls lying on mat in gymnasium in front of basketball scoreboard... Washington, D.C. (1899?) Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Five girls lying on mat in gymnasium in front of basketball scoreboard... Washington, D.C. (1899?) Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Five girls lying on mat in gymnasium in front of basketball scoreboard, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)
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This photograph, titled "Five girls lying on mat in gymnasium in front of basketball scoreboard, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)", was captured by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The image transports us back to the late 19th century, a time of significant change and progress in the United States. The photograph showcases a group of five girls, dressed in simple, turn-of-the-century attire, taking a break from their physical education class in the gymnasium of Washington, D.C.'s Western High School. The girls lie tiredly on a mat, their faces expressing a sense of weary relaxation, while in the background, a basketball scoreboard keeps track of the game that has just concluded. The photograph is a testament to the growing popularity of sports and physical education for girls during this era. The girls' determined expressions and their casual, unposed poses suggest a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment, reflecting the changing attitudes towards education and the role of women in society. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering photographer, documented the social and architectural history of America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work, including this photograph, is an invaluable contribution to the historical record of American life during this period. The Library of Congress holds a vast collection of her work, including this image of the five girls at Western High School.
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