Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?)

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Classroom Cyanotypes 1890 1900 Gmgpc Desk Educator School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Schoolroom Teacher Teaching Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin

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This photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the daily life of Washington, D.C.'s public schools. The image showcases a series of classroom scenes and school activities, providing a window into the education system of the time. Johnston, an accomplished photographer and educator, expertly documents the various aspects of school life. In one scene, a group of boys intently focus on their desks, engaged in their studies. Nearby, a teacher stands before her students, pointing to a map on the wall, likely imparting geography lessons. Girls, dressed in Victorian attire, are seen sitting at their desks, reading or writing in another classroom. The photograph also captures the essence of the school environment, with students' individual desks neatly arranged in rows, and the furniture, including blackboards and wooden chairs, adding to the historic atmosphere. The image, held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the rich educational heritage of the United States and the dedication of its educators during the 19th century. Johnston's cyanotype process, a photographic printing technique popular during the late 1800s, adds to the vintage charm of the image, further emphasizing its historical significance. This photograph not only serves as a visual record of Washington, D.C.'s public schools in the late 1800s but also invites us to reflect on the evolution of education in the United States.

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