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Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - laundry shop, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - laundry shop, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - laundry shop, 1899 or 1900
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College Domestic Domestic Service Hampton Institute Household Laundry Photographic Prints 1890 1900 Gmgpc Sink Student Training Training College Virginia United States Of America Washing Afro American Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1899 or 1900, offers a glimpse into the daily life of Hampton Institute in Virginia, United States. The image showcases two separate yet interconnected scenes: a classroom and a laundry shop. In the foreground, a group of African American women are seen engaged in domestic training at the laundry shop. They are clustered around a large sink, washing clothes with a sense of purpose and focus. The laundry shop was an essential part of Hampton Institute, providing practical skills to students in preparation for their future roles as domestic workers or running their own households. In the background, a classroom scene unfolds. Students, both male and female, are seated at desks, attentively listening to their teacher. Hampton Institute was a pioneering institution for African American education, founded in 1868, and was renowned for its unique blend of academic and vocational training. The photograph, held in the Library of Congress, is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the importance of practical skills in shaping the lives of African Americans during this period. The image also underscores the interconnectedness of various aspects of life, with education and domestic work intertwined in the daily routine of Hampton Institute students.
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