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Photographic Print : 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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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, captured between 1901 and 1903 by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. Witness a moment in history as this captivating image transports you to the Indian Industrial School, where a dedicated teacher closely observes her students as they read, fostering a love for learning. Add this vintage print to your home or office décor and let the story of the past unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.1cm (10" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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