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1863 Slave Pen in New Orleans Wood Engraving, Harper's Weekly, Civil War

$ 15.83

Availability: 13 in stock
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Clean image, Matted, no stains or tears
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    This is a January, 1863 wood cut engraving from Harpers Weekly depicting a slave pen in New Orleans. It illustrates the fancy dress of enslaved individuals who would be lined up outside slave pens to be inspected by buyers. The artist is not identified. The matt is 13 1/2" x 10". See pictures for details.