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- Newark Library, 1901-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1901-1915
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Newark Library, 1901-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Reading Stand and Dictionary Holder, 1885-1895 - This elaborate stand held a large dictionary, books for reading, a lamp to read by, and offered a surface for writing. Besides providing storage, it was the ultimate in "multi-tasking" furniture.
- 1885-1895
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Reading Stand and Dictionary Holder, 1885-1895
This elaborate stand held a large dictionary, books for reading, a lamp to read by, and offered a surface for writing. Besides providing storage, it was the ultimate in "multi-tasking" furniture.
- Children Reading a Story, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Children Reading a Story, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Woman Reading a Book in a Photographic Studio Portrait, 1908 -
- May 06, 1908
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Woman Reading a Book in a Photographic Studio Portrait, 1908
- Mrs. Nellie E. C. Furman, Reading in the Sunshine, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Mrs. Nellie E. C. Furman, Reading in the Sunshine, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Letterpress Print, "Book Lovers Never Go to Bed Alone." 2021 -
- 2021
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Letterpress Print, "Book Lovers Never Go to Bed Alone." 2021
- Hallmark "Oh, What Fun to Read" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2008
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Hallmark "Oh, What Fun to Read" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- John Burroughs in His Study at Woodchuck Lodge, 1919 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- 1919
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John Burroughs in His Study at Woodchuck Lodge, 1919
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- John Burroughs in His Hay-Barn Study near Woodchuck Lodge, 1911 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
- August 23, 1911
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John Burroughs in His Hay-Barn Study near Woodchuck Lodge, 1911
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
- "Booker T. Washington" Fan Advertising Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home, circa 1955 - By the twentieth century, fans could be inexpensively produced as souvenirs or advertisements. Funeral homes were among the businesses that commonly distributed advertising fans, often to local churches. This example advertises services offered by the Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jacobs brothers were active in nearby African-American congregations whose members likely identified with Booker T. Washington, featured on the front.
- circa 1955
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"Booker T. Washington" Fan Advertising Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home, circa 1955
By the twentieth century, fans could be inexpensively produced as souvenirs or advertisements. Funeral homes were among the businesses that commonly distributed advertising fans, often to local churches. This example advertises services offered by the Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jacobs brothers were active in nearby African-American congregations whose members likely identified with Booker T. Washington, featured on the front.