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Mrs. Emerson in front of the homestead's porch, one hand on a deck chair.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch, one hand on a chair, the other holding a book. She looks off in the distance.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch, one hand on a chair, the other holding a book. She looks straight into the camera.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch, one hand on a chair, the other holding a book. She looks straight into the camera.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch, one hand on a chair, the other holding a book.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch, one hand on a chair, the other holding a book. She looks straight into the camera.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch with a book in her hand. There is a hat on the chair beside her.

Mrs. Emerson stands next to the porch with a book in her hand. There is a hat on the chair beside her.

The Charles W. Emerson Homestead Collection is a collection of glass plate negative prints from our College founder Charles Wesley Emerson's summer estate in Rochester, Vermont. Depicting Emerson, his family, home and surroundings, this collection offers a glimpse into his country life during the 1890s.

Charles' wife, Susie and mother, Mary, seated on chairs on the lawn. Mary holds a white parasol and Susie holds a book.

Charles' wife, Susie and mother, Mary, seated on chairs on the lawn. Mary holds a white parasol and Susie holds a book. A road or driveway winds around a hill behind Mary.