Governor Thompson(?), Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait... between 1884 & 1930 Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. Governor Thompson()

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Governor Thompson(?), Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait... between 1884 & 1930 Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. Governor Thompson()

Gov. Thompson(?), Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

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Administrator Attache Bureaucracy Bureaucrat Bureaucratic Cyanotypes 1880 1930 Gmgpc Desk Employee Employment Government Governor Office Office Worker Papers Paperwork Portrait Photographs 1880 1930 Gmgpc Scrutoire Treasury Writing Desk

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This half-length portrait, captured between 1884 and 1930 by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, introduces us to an unnamed Governor Thompson, a dedicated Treasury Department employee. Seated at his desk, facing left, the Governor is deeply engrossed in his work, surrounded by a multitude of papers and documents spread out before him. The black and white image, reminiscent of the 19th and early 20th centuries, exudes an air of seriousness and determination. The Governor's attire, consisting of a formal suit and tie, reflects the bureaucratic nature of his position. The wooden desk, adorned with a writing surface and drawers, is a testament to the era's emphasis on organization and productivity. The image, part of the Library of Congress's extensive collection, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a government administrator during this period. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering American photographer, captured this portrait using the cyanotype process, a popular photographic technique during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The resulting image, with its distinctive blue tones, adds to the historic charm of the portrait. The Governor's focused expression and the cluttered desk filled with papers and documents serve as a reminder of the dedication and hard work required of government employees during this time. This portrait not only offers a fascinating glimpse into the past but also showcases the rich heritage of American bureaucracy and the important role it plays in our country's history.

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