Class Photo

Title: Class Photo
Description: A class photo of the students from 1891, 92 and 93 that were attending an art class at the mechanics institute a precursor to RIT. Located in the center of the picture is Professor E. C Colby the first director of the art school. Seated and to the is Lillian who attended life drawing and freehand drawing classes from 1891 to 1894 before becoming a teacher at the institute in 1895. The overall feeling that comes from the picture is a sense of refinement and professionalism due to their facial expressions and dress attire. In most classes, today Teachers dress more business casual and students dress casually depending on the situation.
Subject: M. Lillian Pratt
Creator: Rochester Athenaeum & Mechanics Institute
Source: RIT 8x10 Photograph Collections
Publisher: RIT 8x10 Photograph Collections 0S-06-04
Date: circa 1891-1893
Contributor: RIT Archive Collections
Rights: RIT Archive Collections
Format: Photograph on board
Language: English
Type: Photograph