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Five men making butter in a class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Five men making butter in a class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Five men making butter in a class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900
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Butter College Dairy Dairy Product Dairy Worker Hampton Institute Milk Milk Churn Milk Churns Photographic Prints 1890 1900 Gmgpc Practical Student Training Training College Virginia United States Of America Afro American Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin Young Man
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This photograph, titled "Five men making butter in a class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900," is a poignant reminder of the practical education provided at historically black institutions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, this image showcases five African American men intently focusing on their task as they churn butter in a classroom setting at Hampton Institute in Hampton, Virginia. Established in 1868 as the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, Hampton Institute was one of the first colleges in the United States to provide higher education for African Americans. The institution's curriculum emphasized both academic and vocational training, with a strong focus on agriculture and industrial skills. In this photograph, the men are seen working together, each manning a milk churn, as they transform raw milk into butter. The milk churns, a common dairy product used in the late 1800s and early 1900s, are a testament to the practical skills these students were learning. The men's expressions of concentration and determination convey the importance of their education and the value of their labor. This photograph is a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the daily life and education of African American students during this era. It also highlights the importance of agricultural and industrial training in the African American community, which played a crucial role in shaping the economic and social fabric of the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent American photographer, captured this moment in time, preserving it for future generations to appreciate the rich history and heritage of Hampton Institute and the African American community.
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