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Female students playing basketball, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Female students playing basketball, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Female students playing basketball, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)
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Basketball Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Gymnasium High School Physical Education School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Student Western High School Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin
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This image, titled "Female students playing basketball at Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)", is a monochrome cyanotype photograph taken by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The photograph offers a glimpse into the early history of physical education for girls in the United States. Located in the District of Columbia, Western High School was a pioneer in providing education for African American girls during the late 19th century. In this photograph, a group of young girls can be seen engaged in a lively game of basketball, their blue uniforms adding a pop of color against the neutral tones of the gymnasium. The girls' focused expressions and determined body language convey their enthusiasm for the sport, which was gaining popularity in the United States around this time. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a leading figure in American photography during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured this moment in time with her innovative cyanotype process. Known for her documentation of historic sites and buildings, Johnston's photograph of the Western High School basketball team provides a valuable record of the educational and social history of African American girls during this period. This image is now part of the extensive collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to the enduring importance of preserving our heritage and the stories of the past.
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