Helen Hawks Childs and Samuel Childs (1843-1906)

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Frances (1854-1941) and Mary (1858-1941) Allen used many Deerfield, Massachusetts, people as subjects for their portrait photographs. This 1895 picture shows Helen Hawks Childs and Samuel Childs seated before a keyboard instrument. Both are dressed in late 19th century clothing. The photograph appeared in Good Housekeeping Magazine in November of 1901.

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Item typePhotograph
PhotographerAllen, Frances and Mary
Date1895
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicHome Life, Household Items, Furniture
Gender, Gender Roles, Women
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraRise of Industrial America, 1878–1899
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Glass plate negative
Dimension detailsHeight: 8.25 in Width: 6.50 in
Catalog #1996.14.1184
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Allen, Frances and Mary, photographer. Helen Hawks Childs and Samuel Childs (1843-1906). Photograph. 1895. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1996-14-1184/. Accessed on December 5, 2024.

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