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Henry Mathews

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Portrait of Henry Mathews, 1866-1941, an early African American resident, holding the tools of his trade in front of a painted backdrop. He was a stone mason for many years.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 32912

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012ACE
Legacy ID
WHi 2176

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