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George Dawson Denied Access to Raft
George W. Dawson, an African-American passenger from the steamer Central America swims to a piece of debris to which several men are clinging after the sinking of the ship. Others dying or dead float in the water nearby and seagulls fly overhead. |
Image ID: | 63090 |
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Creation Date: | 1857 |
Creator Name: | Wright & Oshlager, SC |
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Collection Name: | Library Collection |
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Illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. |
Birds |
African Americans |
Men |
Steamboats |
Water |
Engraving |
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