Raynors HCA 2016-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2016
Stereoview titled “A Group of ‘Contrabands’” shows 17 slaves assembled in front of their quarters. the full description is on the reverse, in part, “One of the common ... scenes in the Union army during the war ... happy and thankful .. to remain under the protection of ‘Massa linkum’s Soldiers’.....” The image is published by the The War Photograph & Exhibition Co of Hartford, Conn, also known as Taylor & Huntington. This photo was taken about 1864 and printed post war in a series "1861 The War for the Union 1865”. Sharp focus, strong contrast. near fine.
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