Description: SLAVERY. Rare and original Civil War-dated carte-de-visite portrait of Rebecca, Charley, and Rosa, emancipated slave children from New Orleans, taken by J.E. McClees in Philadelphia in 1863.RARE AND ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR-DATED CDV PORTRAIT OF EMANCIPATED SLAVE CHILDREN FROM NEW ORLEANS TAKEN IN 1863An imprint on the recto indicates that, “These Children, Were turned out of the St. Lawrence Hotel, Chestnut St., Philadelphia, on account of Color,” and on the verso that, “The nett 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.”A SAD AND UNUSUAL PORTRAIT OF THREE YOUNG CHILDREN WHO LIVED THE PERILS OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATESContains the photographer’s imprint on the recto, measures 4 by 2.5 inches, and in near fine condition with the corners clipped and light staining. A sad and unusual portrait of three young children who lived the perils of slavery in the United States.
Price: 1312.5 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-09-17T04:40:27.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
