Photograph by
Russell Bros., 1883-1941
Subject of
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
ca. 1875
Medium
silver and albumen on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20.3 cm)
Description
A boudoir card showing an African American woman plowing with a log cabin in the background. The text "Wo-han Buck / 236" inscribed on the negative, recto. On the verso, printed list of image descriptions and numbers, all of them in the series of "Special Southern Views" made by this same photographer, who is listed on the verso as "Russell Bros., Anniston, ALA." The names are quite derogatory in language and conclude "These and many other excellent views constitute the best collection of Southern Character views ever made. They are sold at 24 cents each, or $2.50 per dozen..."
Place made
Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
albumen prints
Topic
Agriculture
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.9.21
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ff0256cd-f317-4374-9454-e800f069bf5f

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