Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made, (1899?)

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Blackboard Classroom Compass Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Educator School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolroom Smock Teacher Teaching Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin

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This photograph, titled "Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made" (circa 1899), was taken by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The image transports us back in time to the late 19th century, capturing a moment of education and curiosity in the heart of the United States capital. The photograph features a group of boys and girls, dressed in clothing typical of the era, gathered around a table in a schoolroom. Their attire includes smocks and high-collared dresses, adding to the vintage charm of the image. The teacher, standing at the front of the room, demonstrates the intricacies of compass making to her students. The blackboard in the background displays a diagram of a compass, further emphasizing the lesson at hand. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering American photographer, captured this moment with her cyanotype process, a popular photographic technique of the time. The image is part of the vast collection of the Library of Congress, showcasing the rich heritage and history of education in the United States. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a captivating insight into the lives of children in Washington D.C. during the late 19th century.

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