Country School Children

Photograph

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Country School Children

Entry/Object ID

25.23.26

Description

Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2'' x 5 1/2". In this vintage black and white photograph, a group of children is gathered in front of a wooden schoolhouse, wearing clothing that appears characteristic of the early 20th century. The children are composed in several rows, with some standing and the younger children sitting or kneeling in front. Their attire includes dresses for the girls and suits or shirts with suspenders for the boys.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Postcard, Picture

Subject

Waseca County Country Schools

Context

Minnesota Country Schools had enrollments of local farming community children in grades 1-8.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postcard, Photographic

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

June 12, 2025

Update Date

October 6, 2025