Family photos in Oak Park, Illinois

These family photos highlight the relationship between the Hemingway siblings, as well as the frequency of children dressed in androgynous clothing. Throughout this time, young boys and girls were raised in a confused gender environment. Boys were dressed and photographed in girl garments and seen holding dolls. However, boys soon established their gender roles, and took on more masculine clothing and toys.

Ursula, Ernest, and Marcelline Hemingway.

 

Dr. Clarence and his family sitting on Oak Park home lawn.

 

 Ernest being held by Marcelline in a rocking chair.

 

Ernest with bicycle.

 

Ernest in baby clothes as a toddler.

 

Ernest sit in wicker chair with doll.

 

Les Hemingway 2 ½ years old, the photographer said, “How do you do little lady” and Les said, “I’m a boy!” Photographers can be such undiscerning people.

 

Boy scout Ernie and sister Sunny.

 

 

Neighbor kids, Harold and Ruth Jalis on Hemingway porch.

 

 

Carol Hemingway waving flag.

 

 

 

Ernest, 7 months, in a baby stroller.

 

 

 

Carol with young Les and his doll in rocking chair.