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"Girls of Booker T. Washington School, Tuskegee, Alabama, Mrs. McKinley in near carriage"

Underwood & Underwood, Strohmeyer & Wyman

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a large gathering at an outdoor event. The photograph is in sepia tone, capturing a bustling crowd surrounding a central pathway amidst buildings and trees. Distinct flags are visible, including the American flag. The attendees are dressed in period clothing, indicative of the late 19th or early 20th century, with many wearing hats, and some standing while others sit in carriages or look on from various vantage points. The scene appears festive or ceremonial.

Artwork Details

Date
1899
Medium
stereoscopic albumen silver prints
Dimensions
14204 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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