Name/Title
Latimer Family Home 1904Description
This photograph, taken by A.W. Howes in 1904, depicts a family home with children standing in the yard, capturing a slice of domestic life. The house has a front porch with a covered entrance, typical of the period's architectural style. The children, dressed in period attire, are posed naturally, adding a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the image. The back of the photograph bears the photographer’s stamp from Ashfield, Massachusetts, with instructions for ordering duplicates.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Black and White PrintAspect Ratio
4:3Subject
Latimer family with ChildrenSubject Person or Organization
Latimer FamilySubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Ashfield, MassachusettsContext
This image offers a glimpse into the domestic life of the early 1900s, reflecting the architectural style of homes and the attire of children from that era.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
printed, Hand WrittenLocation
back of photoTranscription
"A.W. Howes
Photographer
Ashfield, Mass.
Duplicates of this Photograph can be had at any time. In ordering describe Picture, also give Year and No. For 1904, No. 1226"
"Latimer Family Home"
written in pencil
