Photograph by
Holmes, D. R.
Published by
Holmes & Jarvis, American
Subject of
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Arlington National Cemetery, American, founded 1864
Date
1872-1874
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, cardboard, adhesive
Dimensions
H x W x D (card): 7 × 3 3/8 × 1/16 in. (17.8 × 8.6 × 0.1 cm)
H x W (left image): 2 15/16 × 3 1/4 in. (7.4 × 8.2 cm)
H x W (right image): 2 15/16 × 3 1/4 in. (7.4 × 8.2 cm)
Description
A black and white stereograph card of Arlington National Cemetery. The photographs show a view of the graves of U.S. Colored Soldiers. Many of the headstones say [Unknown]. The border of the stereograph is yellow and has maker information printed in black on each side of the card. The left side text reads: [Published by Holmes & Jarvis / 467 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.]. The right side text reads: [Artistic Stereo Views / of Washington and Vicinity / D. B. Holmes Photographer]. The back of the card has a list of [Views of Washington, District of Columbia] printed in black ink, a blue sticker, and a handwritten inscription that reads: [Colored Soldiers].
Place captured
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place printed
467 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Photographs and Still Images
Type
stereographs
Topic
Local and regional
Military
Photography
Slavery
United States Colored Troops
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.37.7.6
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eb383483-35c9-49f7-abd1-2f83a06eaa53

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