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Gypsy encampment Glenwood Road, 1888. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Gypsy encampment Glenwood Road, 1888. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Gypsy encampment Glenwood Road, 1888. Men, women, and children with tent and wagon on Glenwood Road, probably in Bethesda, Maryland. [Note African American boy in background, hole in tent for stove flue]
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Camp Cyanotypes 1880 1890 Gmgpc Gipsies Gipsy Gypsies Gypsy Kettle Nomad Nomadic Nomads Portrait Photographs 1880 1890 Gmgpc Roma Romani Romany Rroma Shawl Tent Tents Waggon Wagon
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This photograph, titled "Gypsy encampment Glenwood Road, 1888," was captured by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The image portrays a group of Gypsies, a nomadic people also known as Romani or Romany, who had set up camp on Glenwood Road, likely in the Bethesda area of Maryland. The scene is a vivid snapshot of daily life during the late 19th century in the United States. In the foreground, a group of men, women, and children are gathered around a tent and wagon. The women wear colorful, flowing dresses adorned with intricate patterns, while the men don simple work shirts and trousers. An African American boy stands in the background, his gaze fixed on the Gypsy encampment, adding an intriguing layer of diversity to the scene. A hole in the tent's roof reveals the location of the stove flue, and a kettle hangs nearby, suggesting that a meal is being prepared. The Gypsies' clothing, combined with their nomadic lifestyle and the presence of their wagon, evoke a sense of wanderlust and adventure. This photograph, which is part of the Congressional Library's collection, is a valuable document of American history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Romani people. The image is a poignant reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of these nomadic families and their unique traditions.
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