Family Photographs
In the early 20th century, society encouraged families to be as large as possible. Therefore, photographs were used to display the fecundity of certain families.
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Grandpa Ernest Hall and granddaughter Ursula.
[approximately 1905]
The family at Lake Walloon.
The children outdoors, with friends. The Hemingways were often active in nature.
The family at Lake Walloon.
Front row: Marcelline, Carol, Leicester, Grace.
Back row: Madeleine, Ernest, Ursula.
[1915]
The family on Ernest's 11th birthday.
Clarence, Marcelline, Grace, Ernest, Ursula and Madeleine.
[1910]
Extended family at Lake Walloon.
The family in Lake Walloon. Clarence holds Leicester, then Ernest and Carol, Marcelline (standing), Ursula and Madeleine.
[1916]
Grace, Leicester, Carol, Madeleine, Ursula, Ernest and Marcelline. This "stair-step" display emphasizes the family's size.
[1916]
The family and some extended members.
The family on Memorial Day. This photograph shows their patriotism.
[1916]
Postcard made from a photograph in Windmere.
Postcard