Children's Museum Nature Study Club in Bedford Park, New York, 1890-1915
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During the late 19th century, nature study was emphasized at city schools and summer camps because it was believed that keeping children in touch with nature was beneficial for society as a whole. This turn-of-the-century photograph, taken by female photojournalist Jenny Young Chandler, shows a child's nature study group in Bedford Park, Bronx, New York.
During the late 19th century, nature study was emphasized at city schools and summer camps because it was believed that keeping children in touch with nature was beneficial for society as a whole. This turn-of-the-century photograph, taken by female photojournalist Jenny Young Chandler, shows a child's nature study group in Bedford Park, Bronx, New York.
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Subject Date
1890-1915
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
32.351.136
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Betty R. K. Pierce.
Material
Glass (Material)
Technique
Gelatin dry plate process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 5 in
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