Photograph
Pond at Bracken Brae, Country Home of John Johnston
| Several adults, two children and a dog enjoying a pond at Bracken Brae, the country home of John Johnston (1836-1904), a successful Milwaukee banker. Hilda Johnston (1883-1974) and Jack Johnston (1884-1939), his two children, are on the island with their dog. Their mother, Ethelinda (Thorsen) Johnston (1856-1947), is in the foreground. Emma Thorsen (1862-1944), sister of Ethelinda, is standing on the raft floating in the pond. Two men are on the far bank. |
| Image ID: | 85506 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1888 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | West Allis |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | John Johnston family papers, 1855-1940 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 3124 |
| Original Dimensions: | 8 x 5.8125 inches |
| Handwritten on back, "Bracken Brae, country place of John Johnston, L.L.D. Hilda Johnston and Jack Johnston on island. Mrs. John Johnston in foreground. Emma Purchas (Mrs. Purchas later) on raft. This after became a section of West Allis." |
| Children |
| Children and adults |
| Family |
| Men |
| Land use, Rural |
| Outdoor photography |
| Women |
| Ponds |
| Shorelines |
| Dogs |
| Shrubs |
| Trees |
| Clothing and dress |
| Dresses |
| Hats |
| Outdoor furniture |
| Vacation homes |
| Islands |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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