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Sojourner Truth

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Three-quarter length carte-de-visite of Sojourner Truth. The text at the bottom reads: "I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Small formats special storage lot, undated
Call Number PH 6436.40

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0144QV
Legacy ID
WHi 34199

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