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

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GLC05111.01.0924
GLC#
GLC05111.01.0924-View header record
Type
Images
Date
circa 1861-1865
Author/Creator
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Title
African Americans near canal in Richmond
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 photograph Height: 9.5 cm, Width: 10.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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."

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