Virginia Slave

Virginia Slave

Here we present a rare image of Petersburg, Virginia (vicinity). Mill dam on Appomattox River. Image shows slave gazing at water. It was taken in 1865.

The image shows United States slavery.

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Image ID# D0F42FCF
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Slavery

• Virginia