Cumberland Landing, Virginia Group of Slaves at Foller's house

Slaves in the South

Here for your perusal is a collectible photograph of Cumberland Landing, Virginia Group of "contrabands" at Foller's house. It was created in 1862 by Gibson, James F., b. 1828.

The photograph illustrates the main eastern theater of war, The Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862, Slaves Anticipating their Freedom.

We have compiled this collection of photographs mainly to serve as a valuable educational resource. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# DAC17F7F
Ref: loc/Civil War

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• 1860s

• Blacks

• Slavery

• Virginia