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Sep 21, 2024
A large albumen print captures a poignant scene of an elderly Black woman surrounded by a group of women and children, likely students of the Friends School of Freedmen in Richmond, Virginia, around 1867. The photograph is a powerful representation of the efforts to educate newly emancipated African Americans during the Reconstruction era.
The image showcases a diverse group, including the elderly Black woman standing prominently in the center, possibly a teacher or an important figure within the school. The individuals surrounding her, likely teachers and students, display a sense of unity and purpose, highlighting the significance of education in post-Civil War America.
The back of the photograph features a paper label from A. McKenney, a photography studio based in Portland, Maine, adding to the historical authenticity of the piece. An inscription on the reverse provides further context: "Picture taken about 1867, Front Right, Elizabeth Page Nichols, later married William Perry, Sister of Lucy Amy Hawkes. Samuel Jones, [illegible], of Lucy Hawkes. Principal of Friends School of Freedmen, Richmond, Virginia."
Frame 15" x 18", photo 10" x 13"
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