Washington, D.C. public schools - museum field trip - reading brochure, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Washington, D.C. public schools - museum field trip - reading brochure, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Washington, D.C. public schools - museum field trip - reading brochure, (1899?)

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Brochure Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Day Out Day Trip Field Trip Outing Schoolchild Schoolchildren Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin

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This photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in the late 19th century, depicts a group of boys and girls from Washington, D.C. public schools on a museum field trip. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, are gathered around a reading table, engrossed in the contents of a brochure. The setting is the grand halls of a museum, with ornate columns and intricate architectural details visible in the background. The scene captures the essence of a day out for these schoolchildren, an educational adventure that took them beyond the confines of their classrooms and into the rich cultural heritage of their country. The brochure, a valuable tool for learning, is a tangible connection to the historical treasures that lay before them. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a renowned American photographer, captured this moment in time through her use of cyanotypes, a photographic process popular during the late 1800s. Her work, which documented the architectural and social history of the United States, is a testament to the importance of preserving the past for future generations. This photograph, now held in the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the lives of these children, their curiosity piqued by the wonders of their nation's history. It is a poignant reminder of the value of education and the enduring power of a day trip to broaden one's horizons.

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