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1864

Paxson, Chas., fl. 1863-1864

Photograph

Title: "Our Protection. Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans."

With printed identification on recto; imprint and copyright on verso.Portrait of three children wrapped in what appear to be flags. White mount

GLC06391.38

1863

Paxson, Chas., fl. 1863-1864

Photograph

Title: "Rebecca: A Slave Girl from New Orleans."

With printed identification on recto; imprint and copyright on verso. Vignette bust portrait of a young girl. White mount

GLC06391.39

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