Taking the Census

Artist: Francis William Edmonds
Artwork: Taking the Census
Description: This painting shows a family during the 1850s sitting in their home with a man, who is most likely a census taker, asking them questions. The mother holds a baby in her arms while the father stands next to her. The other children gather around the man, who is writing down their information.
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