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Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872 Charleston, S.C. in 1780

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0056.01 Author/Creator: Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1780 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 28 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "Charleston, S.C. in 1780," published in 1850. Depicts a view of the Charleston Customs House and port. The customs house was at the center of Charleston, South Carolina's bustling trade in rice, indigo, and slaves. Engraved by George Palmer Putnam.

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

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