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A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: David M. Clarkson
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A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: David M. Clarkson
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows people described in Eleanor Pray's letter of July 14, 1899: "I send you two blueprints from Mr. [David] Clarkson's negatives. The one taken in our morning room is said to be the best of me that has been taken. I am on the end, then Mr. Johns (of Chicago), Mrs. [Sarah] Smith, Mr. Bell, Mrs. Bunker, Mr. Bunker (of San Francisco), Mrs. Johns, Fred [Pray, far right], and Mr. Miller [center front]. The elbow at the extreme right is fastened to Mr. [William] Davidson, but he didn't come out because he was too stout, I told him." Frederick Pray's photograph of this occasion is no. 52 in the album. Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia
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This evocative photograph captures a social gathering in the veranda room of Dom Smith, a prominent expatriate residence in Vladivostok, Russia, in 1899. The image is a group portrait of a select group of individuals described in Eleanor Pray's letter of July 14, 1899. Eleanor, an American expatriate, penned the letter to a friend, sharing her excitement about the photographic session and identifying the people in the image. The photograph features ten individuals, including Eleanor herself, who is seen on the end of the row. Next to her is Mr. Johns from Chicago, followed by Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mr. Bell, Mrs. Bunker, Mr. Bunker from San Francisco, Mrs. Johns, Fred Pray, and Mr. Miller. The elbow at the extreme right of the image belongs to Mr. William Davidson, but he did not make it into the final photograph due to his stoutness. The setting of the veranda room adds to the charm of the image, as the group appears to be enjoying a leisurely moment, engaged in conversation and looking directly at the camera. The photograph is a testament to the social and cultural life of American expatriates in Vladivostok during the late 19th century. The image, taken by David M. Clarkson, is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the lives of these early settlers and their experiences in Russia. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich heritage and history of the expatriate community in Vladivostok, Russia, during the late 19th century. The image is a beautiful example of the art of photography during this period and is a must-see for anyone interested in social history, expatriate life, or the history of Russia.
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