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Photographic print

James P. Walter1899-1899

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester , United States

A staged family photograph from 1899, this image shows how an American family played together in 1899. Not only did they enjoy a game of cards--and notice, the gentleman in front has hidden a card under his right foot--but they're also very proud of the piano in the background. Undoubtedly they also enjoy playing and singing around that instrument. On the back of the photograph is a note: "Piano purchased 10--5-1891. Florence was 12 years old. Paid in full March 20, 1896." Long before personal music devices or even radio, a piano was such an important part of play that a family made payments on one.

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  • Title: Photographic print
  • Creator: James P. Walter
  • Date Created: 1899-1899
  • Location: Rochester, NY
  • Subject Keywords: interior, parlor, cat, playing card, game, man, woman, furniture, piano, fireplace, photog
  • Type: People at Play, Card Games, Entertainment and Music
  • Medium: paper, gelatin?, printing-out process?, paperboard, handwritten
  • Object ID: 87.655
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs Edna Tichenor
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