The Pioneer Way ...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

Circa 1899-1900. Old African American couple eating at the table by fireplace, rural Virginia. Frances Benjamin Johnston The Library of Congress LC-USZ62-61017 — with Betty Haskins.

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1. Here's the link for that one

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/fbj/item/2001703811/

and the Frances Benjamin Johnston collection - she was one of the first successful female professional photographers:
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/fbj/

This is my favorite photo of her - a self-portrait:

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2. Thanks for posting. Excellent.

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3. You're welcome, but thank Tuesday Afternoon . . .

they thought of it first! I just recognized the photographer; she's a favorite.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

4. thanks for providing links and more info about the pictures and the Photographer -

Isn't ***SHE*** AWESOME !!!!!

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5. Wasn't she?

The picture I posted was the first I ever saw of her work; I was so taken by it that it led me to learn more about her. I adore her photography!