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Photo Mug : Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Classroom at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, showing teacher observing students reading. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority. Male and female students in class. Note items of traditional clothing attached to wall, and drawing of tipi on blackboard)
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring a captivating image of the Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903. This vintage photograph, taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a classroom scene with a teacher observing her students intently as they read. Relive history with every sip from this high-quality mug, perfect for tea or coffee, and a great conversation starter. Add a personal touch by gifting it to history enthusiasts, teachers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Embrace the rich heritage of America's history with our Photo Mug collection.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This photograph, taken between 1901 and 1903 by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a moment in the history of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Established in 1879 under US governmental authority, the boarding school aimed to assimilate Native American students into American culture by providing them with an education and training in agricultural and industrial skills. In this image, we see a classroom filled with students, both male and female, intently focused on their studies. The teacher, a woman, observes them from the front of the room, her gaze fixed on the students as they read from their desks. The classroom is adorned with items of traditional Native American clothing and a drawing of a tipi on the blackboard, reflecting the school's efforts to balance the assimilation of students with the preservation of their cultural heritage. The Carlisle Indian Industrial School was a controversial institution, with its assimilationist policies and forced removal of children from their families sparking controversy and debate. However, it also provided opportunities for education and skills training that were not widely available to Native American communities at the time. This photograph is an important document of a pivotal moment in American history, capturing the complexities of the relationship between the US government, Native American communities, and the education system during the early 20th century. Frances Benjamin Johnston's masterful composition and use of light and shadow further enhance the image's historical significance and artistic merit.
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