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Photographic Print : CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901. Ironing class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901. Ironing class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901.
Ironing class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1901
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Media ID 12237409
1901 Acculturation Adolescent Americanization Benjamin Board Boarding School Carlisle Indian School Class Classroom Cloth Clothes Education Franc Frances Francis Iron Ironing Johnson Johnston Lakota Lesson Native American Pennsylvania Photo Reservation Responsibility Schoolgirl Student Vocational Young Home Economics Turn Of Century
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the ironing class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, circa 1901. Taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, this vintage image offers a unique glimpse into history. Experience the authentic charm of the past with our high-quality, museum-grade photographic prints. Perfect for home decor or as a thoughtful gift, this timeless piece adds character and depth to any space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This vintage photograph captures a poignant moment in the early 1900s at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The image showcases an ironing class, where young Native American girls are being taught home economics and vocational skills as part of their education and acculturation process. Taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston around 1901, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the efforts to assimilate Native American students into mainstream American society. The girls in the photo can be seen diligently working on their ironing tasks with focused expressions on their faces. Their traditional clothing serves as a reminder of their cultural heritage while they navigate this new environment. The classroom setting is simple yet functional, emphasizing practical skills that were deemed essential for these young women's future responsibilities. The Carlisle Indian School was one of several boarding schools established during this era with the aim of eradicating indigenous culture and replacing it with Western values. Despite its controversial nature, it provided educational opportunities for many Native American children who would have otherwise been denied access to formal schooling. Frances Benjamin Johnston's powerful composition not only documents an important chapter in history but also raises questions about identity, assimilation, and cultural preservation. This photograph invites us to reflect on the complex dynamics between tradition and progress during turn-of-the-century America.
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