Miss Brown, Midwife at 1722 House, King William VA, 20th Cen

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this historical photograph featuring Miss Brown, a midwife, in front of a minor house built in 1722 located at 2162 Commins Road, King William County, Virginia. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant structures in the region.

This particular house exemplifies early American architecture with its distinctive brickwork and prominent chimneys. The photograph not only highlights the dwelling but also the role of women in early Southern society, as represented by Miss Browns profession as a midwife.

Taken during the early to mid-20th century, this image serves as a valuable record of both architectural history and the social fabric of its time. The Carnegie Survey aimed to preserve the heritage of the South through visual documentation, making this photograph a significant piece of Virginias historical narrative.

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