Hobson-Huntsinger University Archives Photograph Collection, 1890-1982
Subject (LCSH)
Students
Sewing
Home economics
Subject (local)
New Mexico State University. College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Historical context
“DOMESTIC SCIENCE, PROFESSOR HORNING, MISS FOSTER, This course is especially designed to meet the needs of the young women students by giving them both practical and scientific instruction in things pertaining to the home. The endeavor is so to combine theory and practice that graduates of the department may be materially aided in the administration of the household... The sewing room is provided with all conveniences necessary to the department, four sewing machines, cutting tables, lap boards, sewing chairs, etc.” Cited from the Catalogue of Students for 1901-1902, and Announcements for 1902-1903.
Extent
3 1/4 x 4 in.
Notes
Women's sewing class. Some women are using sewing machines and others are sewing by hand. It appears the instructor is standing at the front of the class.