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Engineers Corps camp and visitors, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Engineers Corps camp and visitors, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Engineers Corps camp and visitors, 1889. Row of fifteen people and two deer in front of a tent. Some of the men are holding measuring poles and or standing next to surveyors transits on tripods
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1880s American West Black Hills Camp Construction Deer Engineer Engineering Frontier Grabill Grabill John C H John C John C H Grabill Measurement Measurements Mountain Range Pole Railroad Railways Scale Scale Drawing Settler Settlers Surveyor Tent Tents Tripod Visitor Group Portrait Meeting Of Frontiers
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This photograph, titled 'Engineers Corps camp and visitors, 1889' by John C. H. Grabill, offers a glimpse into the past of the American Frontier during the late 19th century. The image features a group of fifteen individuals, a mix of men and women, gathered in front of a tent in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. The scene is set against the backdrop of a mountain range, with two deer gracefully standing nearby, adding to the wild, untamed beauty of the frontier. The men in the photograph are dressed in the typical apparel of the era, with some wearing work clothes and others in more formal attire. They are engaged in various engineering activities, with measuring poles and surveying transits prominently displayed. This suggests that the group may have been part of a railroad construction team, working on the expansion of the United States railway system. The women, dressed in fashionable Victorian clothing, appear to be visitors to the camp. Their presence adds a sense of contrast to the rugged, masculine environment. The image also showcases the European influence on American culture during this time, with the men wearing European-style hats and the women wearing corsets and long, flowing skirts. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, offering insights into the lives of the people who helped shape the American West during the late 1800s. It is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and workers who built the railways, paving the way for the continued expansion of the United States. The Library of Congress, where this photograph is housed, is a treasure trove of such historical gems, allowing us to explore and learn from the past.
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