Photograph
Slave from New Orleans
| A carte-de-visite of a slave sitting with three children. The text at the bottom read: "Learning is Wealth. Wilson, Charley, Rebecca, & Rosa. Slaves from New Orleans." |
| Image ID: | 34196 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Paxson, Charles, New York |
| City: | New Orleans |
| County: | |
| State: | Louisiana |
| Collection Name: | Small formats special storage lot, undated |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6436.39 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2 x 4 inches |
| Back of card is printed with text: "No. 6. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York. The nett [sic] proceeds from the sale of these Photographs will be devoted to the education of Colored People in the department of the Gulf, now under the command of Maj. Gen'l Banks." |
| Chairs |
| Books |
| Studios and dark rooms |
| Indoor photography |
| Portraits, Group |
| African Americans |
| Children |
| Men |
| Slavery |
| Clothing and dress |
| Dresses |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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