BOYS IN OVERALLS. While John Johnson took many photographs of children, seldom are they wearing clothing that looks ready for work or play. From their straw hats to bare feet, this pair looks ready to step off the porch and into summer.

Photographs taken on black and white glass negatives by African American photographer(s) John Johnson and Earl McWilliams from 1910 to 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Douglas Keister has 280 5x7 glass negatives taken by these photographers. Larger scans available on request.