J. A. Garfield and family
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J. A. Garfield and family
J.A. Garfield and family. Print showing James A. Garfield sitting at a table in a parlor with family members. Date c1882
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1. Title: "A Moment of Family Bliss: James A. Garfield and His Loved Ones, 1882" This evocative photograph captures a tender moment in the lives of the Garfield family, with President James A. Garfield (1831-1881) seated at a table in the parlor of their home, surrounded by his cherished family members. The year was 1882, and the President, who had been tragically assassinated just a year prior, was able to enjoy a brief respite from the rigors of political life and the turmoil that had befallen his family during his presidency. In the photograph, Garfield is dressed in a formal suit, his expression calm and serene as he engages in conversation with his loved ones. To his left, his wife, Lucretia Rudolph Garfield (1832-1918), smiles warmly at her husband, her hands folded demurely in her lap. Their daughter, Martha Garfield, sits on her father's other side, her eyes fixed on her father with an expression of adoration. The family's youngest daughter, Nellie, peeks out from behind her mother, her curious gaze fixed on the camera. The parlor, adorned with ornate furnishings and ornamental decorations, speaks to the family's wealth and social standing. The soft, natural light filtering in through the windows creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, as if inviting us to step into this moment of domestic tranquility and bask in the love and warmth of this family. Despite the tragic circumstances that had led to this moment, the Garfield family's resilience and love for one another are palpable in this photograph, making it a poignant reminder of the importance of family and the fleeting nature of life.
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