Singing for President Roosevelt, Pinehurst Tea Farm, Summerville, South Carolina

Underwood & Underwood

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of children and a few adults gathered outdoors. The children, dressed in formal attire typical of the early 1900s, are positioned with their backs to the viewer. They wear long socks, dark suits, and dresses. One girl in the foreground stands out with a light-colored dress and puffed sleeves. The children are standing closely together facing forward. Among the adults is a man elevated above the children, wearing a tall top hat and dark suit. The setting is outdoors, with tall trees and sparse bushes in the background, suggesting a park or forest area. The photograph is in sepia tone.