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Old time cabin, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Old time cabin, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Old time cabin, 1899 or 1900. Photograph shows two African American men and an African American woman outside a cabin, one man is chopping wood. In the variant copy, over the left shoulder of the man chopping wood is a man sitting on a horse-drawn wagon
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This evocative photograph, titled "Old time cabin," was captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in either 1899 or 1900. The image transports us back in time to a simpler era, showcasing the daily life of African American residents in rural America during the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is set outside a quaint, rustic cabin, its weathered exterior a testament to the passage of time. Two African American men are depicted in the foreground, engaged in the arduous task of chopping wood and tending to their daily needs. The man on the left, dressed in work clothes, wields an ax with determination, while the man on the right, clad in a shirt and trousers, watches attentively. In the variant copy of this photograph, an additional element adds intrigue to the scene. Over the left shoulder of the man chopping wood, a man sits calmly on a horse-drawn wagon, perhaps having just arrived or about to depart. The female figure in this image, an African American woman, is not visible in this particular view, but her absence only adds to the intrigue of the story this photograph tells. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich heritage and history of rural America during this period, and serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived during this time. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering American photographer, captured this image as part of her extensive documentation of historic buildings and landscapes across the United States. Her work, which includes over 11,000 photographs, is an invaluable resource for historians and scholars, and continues to inspire appreciation for the beauty and history of America's past.
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