Charles H. Breed

Charles H. Breed was a photographer active during the 1910s, with a documented output period spanning 1910 to 1919. His known body of work consists of intimate photographic portraiture, typically focusing on domestic subjects and family members.

Five photographic works by Breed are represented in major museum collections, establishing his presence within institutional holdings of early 20th-century photography. His work is held by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

The documented photographs primarily depict his immediate family, offering specific historical glimpses into American domestic life of the era. Notable examples include Mrs. Frances DeForest Martin Breed with her two sisters and the family grouping, Mrs. Frances Breed with her two children, Anne and Henry. Other specialized portraits focusing on his children include Henry Breed and the image Anne and Elizabeth Breed. The group study Anne, Elizabeth and Henry Breed, children of Charles Breed further illustrates his focus on recording the lives of his offspring.

The documentation of these Charles H. Breed prints provides essential historical records. Preserved as museum-quality images, some of this photography is now considered part of the public domain, allowing for wider access to high-quality prints of his work.