Portraits Collection (page 8)

Photographic postcard portrait of a man wearing a hat and overalls, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features an image of a man in western attire. He is wearing a long sleeve shirt, overalls, a hat and has two scarves around his neck and a fake mustache

Photographic postcard portrait of two men in Western attire, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features a black and white image of two men dressed in Western attire. The man on the left is wearing fur chaps

Photograph of B. C. Franklin, I. H. Spears, and Effie Thompson, June 6, 1921
A black and white photograph of B.C. Franklin (right) and I. H. Spears (left), with Secretary Effie Thompson (center), in their temporary tent office after the Tulsa Race Riot, 1921

Photographic portrait of a man and woman on floral paper backing, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman outside. The man is sitting in a chair and is wearing a hat, shirt, tie, jacket and pants

Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, Omer Ester and his wife Jean, ca. 1930s
Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " Omer Ester"

A group portrait of young men from the High School YMCA Group in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ca
Group portrait of a high school YMCA group in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group of young African-American men are formally posed in three rows in front of a brick building

Photograph of a man and woman in front of car, ca. 1921. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of a man and a woman standing in front of an automobile. The man wears a three-piece suit and wraps his arms around the shoulders of the woman

Cabinet card of Sarah Ann Blunt Crozley, November 1884. Creator: Carter
Crozley faces center left. She wears a tignon and capelet. Text on the bottom of the photograph reads: [Carter / Worcester. Mass.]

Cabinet card of a newspaper carrier, mid to late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
African-American man standing in the center of the image against a light background. He is dressed in a dark hat and jacket, with a canvas newspaper carrier bag full of papers worn over his shoulder

Photograph postcard of the Jenkins Orphanage Band, Charleston, South Carolina, 1914
In 1891, the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins opened the Jenkins Orphanage for African American boys in Charleston, South Carolina. Unable to provide for the growing number of boys under his care, Rev

Photographic crayon portrait of Roseanna May, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white photographic crayon portrait of Roseanna May on thin fiberboard. She wears a dark, high-necked blouse or dress with a pleated front and a brooch at her center front collar

Photographic postcard of a boy wearing a double-breasted jacket and breeches
A photographic postcard of a young boy wearing a bowler hat, double-breasted jacket, breeches, and boots. He is standing outdoors on ground strewn with branches and fallen leaves

Photographic print of an unidentified child, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a decorative bench. The child is wearing a light gown, light tights, and dark shoes

Photographic print of a young boy, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of a young boy. The boy is featured from the chest up and is looking straight at the camera. He is wearing a stripped collared button-down shirt

Photographic print of a woman on a brick wall, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A photographic print of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured holding on to a pole and leaning against a brick wall. The back of the photograph has [39] printed in black ink

Albumen print of enslaved women and their children near Alexandria
Albumen print of enslaved African-American women and their children near Alexandria, Virginia, December 2, 1861 to March 10, 1862

Carte-de-visite portrait of Walter W. Johnson, 1868. Creator: Henry Ulke
Carte-de-visite of Walter W. Johnson shown in half portrait. Johnson was and American civil engineer, explorer, surveyor, and teacher of freedmen

Carte-de-visite portrait of Carrie N. Lacy, 1865. Creator: Henry Ulke
Carte-de-visite of Caroline " Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera

Carte-de-visite portrait of Phebe M. Coffin, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Carte-de-visite of Phebe M. Coffin shown in seated full portrait. She is turned one quarter to her right and looks off frame

Cabinet card portrait of Thomas Mundy Peterson, 1884. Creator: William R. Tobias
On March 31, 1870, one day after the ratification of the 15th Amendment, which allowed him the right to vote, Thomas Peterson became the first African American to cast a ballot in a U.S

Harpers Weekly: Journal of Civilization Vol XXVII, No. 1405, November 14, 1883
The front page of Harpers Weekly: Journal of Civilization, Vol. XXVII, No. 1405 with a full-page portrait of African-American diplomat

Photographic crayon portrait of Squire May, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white photographic crayon portrait of Squire May on thin fiberboard. He wears a dark colored three-piece suit, complete with jacket, vest, white collared shirt, and black bowtie

Carte-de-visite of a sailor named Jim, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
An African American sailor standing with his right hand resting on a small pillar. His left hand is resting on his hip and his left arm is bent at the elbow

Cabinet card of Susan Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell Studio
This cabinet card has a photograph of Susan Bell gazing to her right. She wears a dark-colored striped bodice with puffed sleeves and a double row of buttons

Cabinet card of Rev. G. H. S. Bell, February-March 5, 1894. Creator: C. M. Bell Studio
This cabinet card has a photograph of Rev. G.H.S. Bell looking toward his right. He wears a dark-colored suit and has a mustache and a chin beard. The text " C. M

Picture postcard of a volunteer serving troops out of a Red Cross Clubmobile"
A picture postcard of African-American volunteers in a Red Cross " Clubmobile" serving coffee to U.S. servicemen. The text above the image reads: [PASSED BY U. S. ARMY CENSOR No. 21 E. T

Lithographic print of Hiram Revels, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown
A lithographic print of Hiram Revels from Frank Leslies Illustrirte Zeitung [German edition of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper]. The print is bordered by printed German text

Carte-de-visite portrait of Willy Hall, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown
Carte-de-visite of William Woodhull " Willy" Hall in full-length standing portrait. Hall wears a round-brimmed hat with a feather and buckle on the front of the band

Photograph of Erskine Hawkins, 1938-1993. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photographic portrait of Erskine Hawkins in a striped suit. He is holding a trumpet in his right hand with his left hand resting on top of his right

Photograph of Jimmie Lunceford, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Jimmie Lunceford. He is depicted in three quarters profile, in bust pose, looking towards the right side of the image

Photograph of Lucille Brown and Elder Brown among others, 1915-1953. Creator: Unknown
Poro College, a cosmetology school and centre, was established in 1918 by Annie Turnbo Malone, an African-American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist

Print of Frederick Douglass, ca. 1879. Creator: Unknown
A lithographic print of African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) who escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21

Frederick Douglass, ca. 1875. Creator: Alexander Hay Ritchie
A lithograph portrait of African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) who escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21

Portrait of John Brown, ca. 1859. Creator: Alexander Gardner
John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist and renowned leader of the insurrection at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1858. It is inscribed, " John Brown, Hero of Harpers Ferry

Tintype of a seated young woman, 1850-1875. Creator: Unknown
A hand tinted tintype photograph of an African-American woman, seated. This portrait depicts a young woman sitting with her left arm draped over an armrest at her side

Carte-de-visite portrait of Mrs. Bowen, 1866. Creator: Henry Ulke
Carte-de-visite of Mary Barker Bowen shown in bust portrait. Her body faces the camera, but her head is turned a quarter to her left and she looks off camera

Carte-de-visite portrait of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, 1861. Creator: Mathew Brady
Carte-de-visite of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth shown in three-quarter portrait. Ellsworth stands facing the camera with his right hand in his trouser pocket

Albumen print of Harriet Tubman, ca. 1908; printed ca. 1920. Creator: Tarby Studio
A large albumen print of Harriet Tubman by Tarby Studios in Auburn, NY. The image is enlarged from an older print. African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913)

Photographic print of a woman sitting and a man standing, ca. 1850-1895. Creator: Unknown
A deep purple-reddish brown photograph of African-Americans, the man standing with his hand on the back of the chair. The woman is wearing a hat with a large feather. Both subjects face the camera

Photograph of Tobe Brown, 1890s. Creator: G. W. Ferguson
A black and white photograph of Tobe Brown.; Brown is pictured from the waist up. He has curly hair with a side part and a long mustache

Albumen print of Rev. Nelson W. Jordan, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
A brownish photograph printed on textured paper of Nelson Jordan. Jordan is seated in a three-quarter portrait with his body turned slightly left, but facing the camera

Tintype of a woman wearing a dress with hat and bag, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
Tintype depicting an African-American woman who is standing outside in front of a house and shed. There is a draped table or similar behind her that she slightly leans back

Photograph of a man wearing a suit and necktie, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of an African-American man in a dark colored suit with a necktie loosely tied around his neck. He has a mustache

Albumen print of three members of the Boyd family, 1890-1930. Creator: Unknown
An albumen print of three members of the Boyd family, including Edgar Leroy Boyd and his grandfather, Alfred Boyd, Sr. The men are all wearing suits

Cabinet card of an unidentified woman photographed by J. P. Ball & Son, 1887-1900
A black-and-white photograph of an unidentified African-American woman photographed at the J. P. Ball & Son studio in Helena, Montana

Photograph of a man wearing a dark colored suit with a pocket watch in his vest
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a man wearing a dark colored jacket, vest and necktie. He has a mustache and a pocket watch chain is visible

Photograph of a girl wearing a pleated dress, 1885-1900. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white cabinet card portrait of an African-American girl wearing a dark colored, pleated dress with embroidery on both sides of the pleated area

Albumen print of Millie and Christine McCoy, 1880s -1890s. Creator: Charles Eisenmann
A photographic print of African-American conjoined twins whose stage names were " The Carolina Twins", " The Two-Headed Nightingale"

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