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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) African Americans near canal in Richmond

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0924 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: April 1865 Pagination: 1 photograph 9.5 x 10.8 cm Order a Copy

Image shows twelve adults and children near a riverbank or canal. A large building in the rear of the image stands testament to the destructive power of the war, as all that remains is the brick shell of the once large structure. Inscription on veros: "Group of Negros." Numeric notation on verso: "85."

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

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