Negro Cook

Negro Cook

Here for your enjoyment is an exciting photograph of City Point, Virginia African American army cook at work. It was made between 1860 and 1865.

The photo illustrates main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865.

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

Image ID# 7918E8AF

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Blacks

• Slavery