At the Heart of it All
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These photos show glimpses of immigrant family life. Think about:
- How do these familiies change over time?
- In what ways do they stay the same?
- How are they similar to and different from your family and other families today.
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Consider the Kraynak family's clothing. Who in the family is more "American?" |
The Weisberg family. Notice the girls' dresses and hair. |
Ida Weisberg was very American in her choice of clothing for this photo. Notice the style of her hat and collar. |
This gentleman looks very American. Burggraf was the name of the photographer. |
Notice the style of these men's coats. |
Another example of men's "American" fashions. |
American girls wore bows in their hair and were the goal of many little immigrant girls. |
Notice how elaborate the outfit is on the infant. |
Fred and Isadore Glosser were brothers. Compare their outfits to those of the six children standing in front of the brick doorway. |
These gentlemen show the military uniforms for a marine and a seaman during this time period. |