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Tintype of woman in jacket and dress with hat and muff, 1880s. Creator: UnknownTintype depicting African Amerian woman standing in front of studio prop fence wearing hand muff and hat. All four corners have been cut. There are no marks on the back
Cabinet card of an unidentified member of the Vass family, 1880-1917A black and white photograph portrait of a woman with long hair tied back with curls placed over her right shoulder. She is wearing a dark gown with puff sleeves and a white, lace neck ruffle
Hoeing Rice, 1876-1888. Creator: O. Pierre HavensA stereograph titled " Hoeing Rice" printed and photographed by Havens of Savannah, Georgia. The albumen prints depict one female and three male African-Americans hoeing rice in a field
Carte-de-visite portrait of Anna M. Stanton, 1869-1877. CreatorCarte-de-visite of Anna M. Stanton shown in full portrait. Stanton is standing with her body turned to the side and her left side foremost. Her head is turned to the camera
Carte-de-visite portrait of Harriet Tubman, 1868-1869. Creator: Benjamin F. PowelsonAfrican-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849
Carte-de-visite of an unidentified Union soldier, 1862-1884. Creator: Henry C. CushingA reddish-brown photograph of an unidentified African-American Union soldier posed in a photographers studio. The man is standing slightly off-center
Carte-de-visite portrait of Samuel Ely, 1862-1869. Creator: Henry C. PhillipsCarte-de-visite of Samuel Ely shown in three-quarter portrait. [After his civil war service he did farming and worked as a trader at the Oteo Agency
Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, T. R. Joseph, ca. 1930s. Creator: UnknownBlack-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " T.R. Joseph". The image on the postcard is of Pullman Porter, T.R
Photographic postcard of Harriet Tubmans great nieces, Eva and Alida Stewart, caThe full length portrait shows the two women standing side by side, wearing large hats with long-sleeved blouses and long skirts. They are looking at the camera with their hands behind their backs
Photographic postcard of a military marching band, ca. 1917. Creator: UnknownA photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background
Photographic postcard of Dovie Wright Jordan, ca. 1917. Creator: UnknownBlack and white photographic postcard depicting a woman standing beside a wooden chair. The chair is plain with a rounded backrest and a back made of wooden slats
Booker T. Washington, ca. 1908. Creator: C. M. BatteyA black-and-white print of a bust-length portrait of Booker T. Washington, seated left. Born into slavery in Virginia, Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was an African-American educator
Frederick Douglass, ca. 1895. Creator: C. M. BatteyA seated portrait of an older Frederick Douglass. African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21
Photograph of an African-American couple standing behind a chair, ca. 1890A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a woman and man in formal dress standing next to a chair. The woman is wearing a dark colored skirt, top and dark fingerless gloves
Carte-de-visite of Thomas Wiggins, also known as Blind Tom, ca. 1870. Creator: WL GermonA yellowish brown albumen print cartes-de-visite photograph of African-American musical prodigy Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908), one of the best-known American performing pianists of the 19th century
Photograph of Theo Lane, 1930s. Creator: A-Smile A-Minute PhotosHandpainted photograph of Theo Lane, a member of the Smith family, wearing a dark hat cocked to the left side and a plaid scarf underneath an overcoat
Photographic print of an unidentified woman, 20th century. Creator: Unknown2013. 46.29.120a: A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman. She is featured sitting, facing the camera, with her hands in her lap. She is wearing a dress and coat
Photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit, 1926-1940s. Creator: UnknownA photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit. The man is standing in front of a painted background of a staircase and flowers
Photographic postcard of Mr. Robinson, 1918-1930. Creator: UnknownPhotographic postcard of a man identified as Mr. Robinson. Robinson is pictured holding a hat and leaning on a small column
Photographic postcard of a woman, 1918-1930. Creator: The Rex Photo StudioA photographic postcard of a woman standing with her hand atop a vase. The full-length photograph of the woman features her standing in front of a painted background wearing a long skirt
Photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair, 1918-1930A photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair with decorative carving. The woman is wearing a jumpsuit with calf-length boots and a cap. Her right hand rests on the chair back
Photographic postcard with image of a small child, 1918-1930. Creator: UnknownA photographic postcard of an unidentified small child. The child is sitting on a chair and wearing a hat that says [America] on the band
Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors, 20th century. Creator: UnknownA black and white photograph of two unidentified men standing in a wooded area. The men are standing to the left of the photograph
Photograph of Bosey E. Vick, 1914-1918. Creator: UnknownAfrican-American Master Sergeant Bosey E. Vick in uniform, seated facing left with a riding crop in his left hand
Cabinet card of a woman, 1885-1892. Creator: William J. KueblerAn African-American woman in a long dress stands facing the camera with her hands clasped in front of her center. Her head is slightly tilted away from the photographer
Cyanotype of a porter from the Hotel Palomares, 1885-1899. Creator: UnknownThis cyanotype depicts a blue-tinted image of an African-American man wearing a hotel porter badge. The man is seated in front of a window or doorframe and is wearing a three-piece suit
Photograph of a man in a suit, vest and necktie, 1880s - 1900. Creator: J. W. TaylorA black-and-white cabinet card portrait of an African-American man in a dark colored suit, vest and necktie. He is looking directly at the camera and has a mustache
Carte-de-visite portrait of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren, 1880-1883. Creator: UnknownCarte-de-visite of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren shown in full portrait. Both are standing and facing slightly toward each other looking off frame
An Hours Hunting, 1876-1888. Creator: O. Pierre HavensA stereograph titled " An Hours Hunting" printed and photographed by O. Pierre Havens of Savannah, Georgia. The albumen prints depict an unidentified African-American woman
THE ONLY ORIGINAL University Singers of New Orleans, 1877-1890. Creator: Edward WAlso known as Louisiana University Jubilee Singers, the troupe sang " genuine Africa songs". There are four men and five women in the photograph
Bob and His Fiddle, 1876-1888. Creator: O. Pierre HavensA stereograph titled " Bob and His Fiddle" printed and photographed by O. Pierre Havens of Savannah, Georgia. The albumen prints depict an African-American boy holding a homemade fiddle
Carte-de-visite portrait of John W. Menard, 1868-1870. Creator: William H. LeesonCarte-de-visite of John W. Menard, the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. Menards body is turned nearly in profile with his left side foremost
Carte de visite of Sgt. Jacob Johns (19th USCT), 1864-1867. Creator: UnknownThis carte-de-visite has a photographic print depicting Sergeant Jacob Johns seated, facing the viewer with his gloved hands resting on his lap
Carte-de-visite of a young woman and two children, 1864 - 1866Carte-de-visite of a young African-American woman and two children. The woman is pictured seated in the center of the image, flanked by two young girls standing next to her
Carte-de-visite portrait of Sally Cadwallader Ely, 1862-1869. Creator: Henry C. PhillipsCarte-de-visite of Sarah " Sally" Cadwallader Ely shown in three-quarter length portrait. [Ely taught at Camp Todd and Camp Rucker, freedmens villages in Virginia, outside the Washington
Carte-de-visite portrait of Charles Sumner, 1860s. Creators: Mathew Brady, Charles SumnerCarte-de-visite of American abolitionist Charles Sumner in full length seated profile. Sumner is pictured with his left profile facing the camera
Matted tintype of Bachus, 1860s. Creator: Unknown2014.20.1a: A matted tintype of Bachus, an enslaved African-American man. The image is a studio portrait that features Bachus wearing a top hat, coat, waistcoat, pants, and boots
Hand-colored albumen portrait of Princess Dagmar, 1860-1870. Creator: UnknownA hand-colored albumen print of Maria Feeodorovna, or Princess Dagmar, shown in bust portrait. Her body is facing with her left side foremost and her head is turned to the front
Carte-de-visite portrait of Harold M. White, 1860-1862. Creator: H. S. TousleyCarte-de-visite of Harold M. White shown in bust portrait. White has short hair and a beard. He wears a dark jacket, white shirt, and dark bowtie
Photograph of Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, gymnasium coach of Harvard University, 1859-1871This photographic print depicts Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, the first African American gymnasium coach at Harvard University. Hewlett is seated and is surrounded by a variety of exercise equipment
Tintype of a man, 1856-1900. Creator: UnknownAn unidentified African American man wearing a necktie, double-breasted jacket, and high collar. The plate is inside a paper frame
Cabinet card of Gideon Welles, 1860-1878. Creator: Mathew BradyThis cabinet card depicts Gideon Welles on a Mathew Brady mount. Welles (1802-1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869
Photographic print of the Senate of North Carolina, Session of 1889, 1889An oval-shaped-sepia photograph mounted on poster paper of the fifty-one senators and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, session of 1889
Portrait of John Westwood, ca. 1807-1808. Creator: Joshua JohnsonPortrait of John Westwood, ca. 1807-1808. It depicts a half-length male figure wearing a brown coat with silver buttons and white waistcoat against a dark background
Frederick Langenheim Looking at Talbotypes, ca. 1849-51
George Hamilton, Earl of Orkney, 1787. Creator: UnknownGeorge Hamilton, Earl of Orkney, 1787. George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney (1666-1737). British soldier, Scottish nobleman and first British Army officer promoted to the rank of field marshal
Medieval family supper, Wakehurst Place, Surrey, c1600. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)Medieval family supper, Wakehurst Place, Surrey, c.1600 from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour lithograph)
Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599). Spanish composer, engraving in the book Libro de descripcion de verdaderos retratos de ilustres y memorables varones, Seville 1599