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Incredible Photo of Sister Beatrice, a Nun and Two St. Bernard Dogs from the 1890s

Take a look at this incredible photo of Sister Beatrice, the superintendent of Providence Hospital, and two St. Bernard dogs from somewhere in the 1890s. Learn more about Providence Hospital here.
Pauline Floyd in 1922 (Shorpy)
September 1935. A closeup of the Washington, D.C., row house seen here over the weekend. "Front of old brick structure in section near Union Station. Land is low here and water collects in front and backyard after a rain and remains for many days. Entrances to privies are usually under water. Interior of homes similar in shabbiness to exterior." 35mm nitrate negative by Carl Mydans for the Resettlement Administration.
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What’s better than a photo of two nuns and a dog? Here’s a shot from somewhere in the 1890s of Sister Beatrice, the superintendent of Providence Hospital (learn about it here).

Sister Beatrice, Superintendant of Providence Hospital in garden with another nun and St. Bernard dogs. c.1890. General Photograph Collection, HSW
Sister Beatrice, Superintendant of Providence Hospital in garden with another nun and St. Bernard dogs. c.1890. General Photograph Collection, HSW

Source: Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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