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Black and white portrait photograph of African-American abolitionist, writer, orator, statesman, and social reformer, Frederick Douglass, depicted seated, in three-quarter length view, wearing a dark, double-breasted suit with a bow tie, facing the camera, with white hair and beard, and a serious expression on his face, 1880. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMW4PHW7–Black and white portrait photograph of African-American abolitionist, writer, orator, statesman, and social reformer, Frederick Douglass, depicted seated, in three-quarter length view, wearing a dark, double-breasted suit with a bow tie, facing the camera, with white hair and beard, and a serious expression on his face, 1880. From the New York Public Library. ()

Frederick Douglass (1818-95), American Social Reformer, Abolitionist and Statesman, Half-Length Portrait, Photograph by George Francis Schreiber, 1870 Stock Photo

RMW5JYRB–Frederick Douglass (1818-95), American Social Reformer, Abolitionist and Statesman, Half-Length Portrait, Photograph by George Francis Schreiber, 1870

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly' published in 1852. This seminal anti-slavery novel that did much to progress the abolitionist cause in the 1850s. Photograph of an original studio portrait taken circa 1860 in the immediate run up to the American Civil War. Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie Stock Photo

RMFBM6M7–Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly' published in 1852. This seminal anti-slavery novel that did much to progress the abolitionist cause in the 1850s. Photograph of an original studio portrait taken circa 1860 in the immediate run up to the American Civil War. Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie

African American Museum in Philadelphia PA Stock Photo

RM2R9DXKX–African American Museum in Philadelphia PA

United Kingdom: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (28 January 1841 - 10 May 1904), Welsh-American explorer and imperialist. Photo by Lock & Whitfield (fl. 1856-1894), 1880. Sir Henry Morton Stanley, GCB, born John Rowlands, was a Welsh journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of Africa and his search for David Livingstone. Stanley is often remembered for the words uttered to Livingstone upon finding him: 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?', although there is some question as to the authenticity of this now famous greeting. Stock Photo

RM2B01B75–United Kingdom: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (28 January 1841 - 10 May 1904), Welsh-American explorer and imperialist. Photo by Lock & Whitfield (fl. 1856-1894), 1880. Sir Henry Morton Stanley, GCB, born John Rowlands, was a Welsh journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of Africa and his search for David Livingstone. Stanley is often remembered for the words uttered to Livingstone upon finding him: 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?', although there is some question as to the authenticity of this now famous greeting.

A black and white portrait of Harriet Tubman, a prominent abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, taken in the late 19th century. She is formally dressed and sits with folded hands resting on the back of a chair. Stock Photo

RM2XAX5YX–A black and white portrait of Harriet Tubman, a prominent abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, taken in the late 19th century. She is formally dressed and sits with folded hands resting on the back of a chair.

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly' published in 1852. Photograph of original studio photograph taken in 1857. Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie Stock Photo

RMFBJPRN–Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly' published in 1852. Photograph of original studio photograph taken in 1857. Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie

Frederick Douglass (1818-95), American Social Reformer, Abolitionist and Statesman, Head and Shoulders Portrait, photograph by John White Hurn, January 14, 1862 Stock Photo

RM2B5N401–Frederick Douglass (1818-95), American Social Reformer, Abolitionist and Statesman, Head and Shoulders Portrait, photograph by John White Hurn, January 14, 1862

Book plate of Reverend Josiah Henson taken from the book Uncle Toms - a short story of his life edited by John Lobb. This illustration is taken from the book which is dated 1877, the drawing was copied from a photograph of Josiah by the studios of Bradshaw & Godart, (successors to the London School of Photography), 103, Newgate Street, E.C., London U.K. Stock Photo

RM2D140A4–Book plate of Reverend Josiah Henson taken from the book Uncle Toms - a short story of his life edited by John Lobb. This illustration is taken from the book which is dated 1877, the drawing was copied from a photograph of Josiah by the studios of Bradshaw & Godart, (successors to the London School of Photography), 103, Newgate Street, E.C., London U.K.

RF2GBBTR3–Harriet Tubman

Frederick Douglass, ca. 1877. Portrait of Frederick Douglass (1817-1895), American diplomat, abolitionist and writer. He escaped from slavery aged 21. Stock Photo

RM2J89R94–Frederick Douglass, ca. 1877. Portrait of Frederick Douglass (1817-1895), American diplomat, abolitionist and writer. He escaped from slavery aged 21.

Harriet Tubman photographed by Horatio Seymour Squyer - 1895 Stock Photo

RF2GBBTR0–Harriet Tubman photographed by Horatio Seymour Squyer - 1895

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), portrait by John White Hurn, 1862 Stock Photo

RMT5EN7Y–Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), portrait by John White Hurn, 1862

Frederick Douglass - Brady-Handy Photograph Collection Stock Photo

RF2H576J9–Frederick Douglass - Brady-Handy Photograph Collection

Frederick Douglass (1817-1895), Abolitionist, Portrait Stock Photo

RMCYPPAN–Frederick Douglass (1817-1895), Abolitionist, Portrait

John W Jones - Former Slave, Abolitionist and Underground Railroad Conductor Stock Photo

RF2H69XB1–John W Jones - Former Slave, Abolitionist and Underground Railroad Conductor

Frederick Douglass photographed by George Kendall Warren - circa 1879 Stock Photo

RF2H576AK–Frederick Douglass photographed by George Kendall Warren - circa 1879

Black and white portrait photograph of African-American abolitionist, social reformer, and Underground Railroad conductor, Harriet Tubman, depicted standing, in full-length view, wearing a dark jacket and skirt, with a ruff or tie at the neck, facing the camera, with her hands resting on the top of a chair in front of her, and a serious expression on her face, 1880. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMPRP429–Black and white portrait photograph of African-American abolitionist, social reformer, and Underground Railroad conductor, Harriet Tubman, depicted standing, in full-length view, wearing a dark jacket and skirt, with a ruff or tie at the neck, facing the camera, with her hands resting on the top of a chair in front of her, and a serious expression on her face, 1880. From the New York Public Library. ()

RM2R9DXKT–African American Museum in Philadelphia PA

RM2B01B74–United Kingdom: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (28 January 1841 - 10 May 1904), Welsh-American explorer and imperialist. Photo by Lock & Whitfield (fl. 1856-1894), 1880. Sir Henry Morton Stanley, GCB, born John Rowlands, was a Welsh journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of Africa and his search for David Livingstone. Stanley is often remembered for the words uttered to Livingstone upon finding him: 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?', although there is some question as to the authenticity of this now famous greeting.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster PA Stock Photo

RM2J2CM5M–Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster PA

Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA Stock Photo

RM2J2M5KD–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

A black-and-white postcard featuring a photograph of Harriet Tubman, her husband Nelson Davis, and their adopted daughter Gertie. African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849, became a leading Abolitionist and was active as a 'conductor' in the Underground Railroad, the network which helped escaped slaves to reach safety. Tubman stands on the left holding a round pan. The postcard was sent to Mariline Wilkins in Philadelphia, PA from Sedalia Gaines in 1992. Stock Photo

RM2G4GWAT–A black-and-white postcard featuring a photograph of Harriet Tubman, her husband Nelson Davis, and their adopted daughter Gertie. African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849, became a leading Abolitionist and was active as a 'conductor' in the Underground Railroad, the network which helped escaped slaves to reach safety. Tubman stands on the left holding a round pan. The postcard was sent to Mariline Wilkins in Philadelphia, PA from Sedalia Gaines in 1992.

RM2J2M5K3–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Untitled ("I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance"), 1864/65. [Portrait of Sojourner Truth, born Isabella "Belle" Baumfree (c. 1797-1883), African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in upstate New York, but escaped with her infant daughter in 1826. She copyrighted her own image, allowing the activist who had herself once been sold as property, to profit from the sale of her photograph. Here she holds a piece of knitting. The printed caption alludes to one of photography's early slogans: "Secure the shadow [the photograph] Stock Photo

RM2GPP87K–Untitled ("I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance"), 1864/65. [Portrait of Sojourner Truth, born Isabella "Belle" Baumfree (c. 1797-1883), African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in upstate New York, but escaped with her infant daughter in 1826. She copyrighted her own image, allowing the activist who had herself once been sold as property, to profit from the sale of her photograph. Here she holds a piece of knitting. The printed caption alludes to one of photography's early slogans: "Secure the shadow [the photograph]

RM2J2M5KH–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

A daguerreotype of American journalist, abolitionist and editor William Lloyd Garrison in a case. In the portrait, Garrison is wearing a suit and glasses and looking off to the left. The exterior of the case is black with gold trim. The interior has embossed red velvet on the left side and the photograph inside a gold oval frame on the right. The glass over the image is heavily scratched. Stamped into the bottom left corner of the frame: "CUTTING & TURNER / 10 TREMONT ROW". And in the bottom right corner: "AMBROTYPE. / PAT. JULY. 11-54" Stock Photo

RM2G4GW87–A daguerreotype of American journalist, abolitionist and editor William Lloyd Garrison in a case. In the portrait, Garrison is wearing a suit and glasses and looking off to the left. The exterior of the case is black with gold trim. The interior has embossed red velvet on the left side and the photograph inside a gold oval frame on the right. The glass over the image is heavily scratched. Stamped into the bottom left corner of the frame: "CUTTING & TURNER / 10 TREMONT ROW". And in the bottom right corner: "AMBROTYPE. / PAT. JULY. 11-54"

RM2J2M5K4–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Frederick Douglass, 1847/52. [Portrait of African-American abolitionist agitator Frederick Douglass who was born enslaved in Maryaland, USA, but escaped and became a politician, speaker, writer, and social reformer]. Daguerreotype Stock Photo

RM2GPP823–Frederick Douglass, 1847/52. [Portrait of African-American abolitionist agitator Frederick Douglass who was born enslaved in Maryaland, USA, but escaped and became a politician, speaker, writer, and social reformer]. Daguerreotype

RM2J2M5KG–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

RM2J29883–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

A seated portrait of an older Frederick Douglass. African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21. He became a national leader of the abolitionist movement. Famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings, he was described by abolitionists as a living counterexample to slaveholders' arguments that slaves lacked the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens. Douglass wears a suit with bow tie, jacket and vest. Stock Photo

RM2G4GWBR–A seated portrait of an older Frederick Douglass. African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21. He became a national leader of the abolitionist movement. Famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings, he was described by abolitionists as a living counterexample to slaveholders' arguments that slaves lacked the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens. Douglass wears a suit with bow tie, jacket and vest.

RM2J29881–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

A carte-de-visite portrait of Sojourner Truth, born Isabella "Belle" Baumfree (c. 1797-1883), who was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Here she holds a daguerreotype of her grandson, James Caldwell of Co. H, 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, on her lap. She wears a dot print dress, striped jacket, dark-colored apron, a light-colored shawl over her shoulders, and a light-colored cap. She looks straight at the camera. Her proper right hand sits at her waist and her proper left hand appears to point at the daguerrotype lying open on her lap. Stock Photo

RM2G4GR0F–A carte-de-visite portrait of Sojourner Truth, born Isabella "Belle" Baumfree (c. 1797-1883), who was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Here she holds a daguerreotype of her grandson, James Caldwell of Co. H, 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, on her lap. She wears a dot print dress, striped jacket, dark-colored apron, a light-colored shawl over her shoulders, and a light-colored cap. She looks straight at the camera. Her proper right hand sits at her waist and her proper left hand appears to point at the daguerrotype lying open on her lap.

RM2J29888–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Carte-de-visite of Miss Thiele shown in half portrait. Her body is facing the camera, but her head is turned one quarter to her left and she looks off camera. Her hair is gathered at the back of her head and hanging down in large ringlets. She wears a dark colored bodice with a ruffled white lace collar and a white ruffled ribbon at her front neck. A chatelaine is pinned at her front neck with a watch visible and a longer chain hanging down with an object at the end that is out of frame.;The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the p Stock Photo

RM2G4GWAB–Carte-de-visite of Miss Thiele shown in half portrait. Her body is facing the camera, but her head is turned one quarter to her left and she looks off camera. Her hair is gathered at the back of her head and hanging down in large ringlets. She wears a dark colored bodice with a ruffled white lace collar and a white ruffled ribbon at her front neck. A chatelaine is pinned at her front neck with a watch visible and a longer chain hanging down with an object at the end that is out of frame.;The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the p

RM2J29884–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Carte-de-visite of Walter W. Johnson shown in half portrait. Johnson was and American civil engineer, explorer, surveyor, and teacher of freedmen. He is turned one quarter to his right and looks off camera. His hair is moderately long and wavy and he has a full beard and mustache. His cheeks are tinted pink. He wears a dark jacket with wide notched lapels, a dark vest, a white shirt, and a dark bowtie. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.;Handwritten in graphite at the bottom of the print is the text "Walter W. Johnson / killed by falling Stock Photo

RM2G4GR18–Carte-de-visite of Walter W. Johnson shown in half portrait. Johnson was and American civil engineer, explorer, surveyor, and teacher of freedmen. He is turned one quarter to his right and looks off camera. His hair is moderately long and wavy and he has a full beard and mustache. His cheeks are tinted pink. He wears a dark jacket with wide notched lapels, a dark vest, a white shirt, and a dark bowtie. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.;Handwritten in graphite at the bottom of the print is the text "Walter W. Johnson / killed by falling

RM2J2M5KB–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Albumen print of Fanny Seward shown in bust portrait. The print is cut in an oval and adhered to a paper mount. Seward is facing the camera with her hair parted at the center and gathered in a snood behind her head. She wears a dark colored bodice, white standard collar, and a light and dark colored ribbon is tied in a bow at the front of her neck.;Handwritten in graphite on the bottom center of the mount is the text "Fanny Seward / died 1865".;The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Stock Photo

RM2G4GW8K–Albumen print of Fanny Seward shown in bust portrait. The print is cut in an oval and adhered to a paper mount. Seward is facing the camera with her hair parted at the center and gathered in a snood behind her head. She wears a dark colored bodice, white standard collar, and a light and dark colored ribbon is tied in a bow at the front of her neck.;Handwritten in graphite on the bottom center of the mount is the text "Fanny Seward / died 1865".;The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print.

RM2J2M5K9–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

RM2G4GT4W–Carte-de-visite of American abolitionist Charles Sumner in full length seated profile. Sumner is pictured with his left profile facing the camera. His hands are resting in his lap and his left leg is crossed over his right leg at the knee. He is wearing a light colored vest and trousers with a white shirt, dark tie, and dark jacket. Spats peak out below his pant legs, partially covering his dark colored low-heeled shoes. His hair is moderately long and he has long sideburns. Sumner is seated in a carved armchair with an upholstered seat with a round wooden side table behind him. A stack of boo

RM2J2M5K8–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Prof. John Langston, Howard University, between 1860 and 1875. [African-American abolitionist, lawyer, activist, diplomat, and politician: founding dean of the law school at Howard University]. Stock Photo

RM2JG760B–Prof. John Langston, Howard University, between 1860 and 1875. [African-American abolitionist, lawyer, activist, diplomat, and politician: founding dean of the law school at Howard University].

RM2J2M5K7–Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic site in Lancaster PA

Prof. John Langston, Howard University, between 1868 and 1875. [African-American abolitionist, lawyer, activist, diplomat, and politician: founding dean of the law school at Howard University]. Stock Photo

RM2JG7615–Prof. John Langston, Howard University, between 1868 and 1875. [African-American abolitionist, lawyer, activist, diplomat, and politician: founding dean of the law school at Howard University].

A large albumen print of Harriet Tubman by Tarby Studios in Auburn, NY. The image is enlarged from an older print. African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849, became a leading Abolitionist and was active as a 'conductor' in the Underground Railroad, the network which helped escaped slaves to reach safety. Stock Photo

RM2G4GWFW–A large albumen print of Harriet Tubman by Tarby Studios in Auburn, NY. The image is enlarged from an older print. African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849, became a leading Abolitionist and was active as a 'conductor' in the Underground Railroad, the network which helped escaped slaves to reach safety.

African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21. He became a national leader of the abolitionist movement. Famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings, he was described by abolitionists as a living counterexample to slaveholders' arguments that slaves lacked the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens. The wet plate ambrotype plates are housed in a folding leather case with tooled gilt oval mat and red velvet lining. Stock Photo

RM2G4GT4X–African-American diplomat, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) escaped from slavery in Maryland aged 21. He became a national leader of the abolitionist movement. Famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings, he was described by abolitionists as a living counterexample to slaveholders' arguments that slaves lacked the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens. The wet plate ambrotype plates are housed in a folding leather case with tooled gilt oval mat and red velvet lining.

African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849, became a leading Abolitionist and was active as a 'conductor' in the Underground Railroad, the network which helped escaped slaves to reach safety. She is positioned slightly turned to the right and gazes off camera. Her right hand rests on the back of a wooden chair and her left hand rests in her lap. A patterned carpet covers the floor and the wall or drop behind her is a blank light color. Tubman wears a black bodice that buttons at the center front and has dropped slee Stock Photo

RM2G4GT5X–African-American anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman (c1820-1913) was born into slavery in Maryland. She escaped in 1849, became a leading Abolitionist and was active as a 'conductor' in the Underground Railroad, the network which helped escaped slaves to reach safety. She is positioned slightly turned to the right and gazes off camera. Her right hand rests on the back of a wooden chair and her left hand rests in her lap. A patterned carpet covers the floor and the wall or drop behind her is a blank light color. Tubman wears a black bodice that buttons at the center front and has dropped slee

Carte-de-visite of American inventor Nancy Maria Donaldson Johnson (1794-1890) who was awarded the first US patent for a hand-cranked ice cream freezer in 1843. She is shown in half portrait, turned one quarter to her right and looks off frame. Her hair is parted at the center and smoothed down to just above her ears where it is curled in ringlets. She wears an ornate lace and ribbon cap with lace tails on the back part of her head. She has on a dark colored bodice with a black velvet yoke embellishment, a white lace collar, and a chatelaine is pinned at her center front neck with the chain ex Stock Photo

RM2G4GW91–Carte-de-visite of American inventor Nancy Maria Donaldson Johnson (1794-1890) who was awarded the first US patent for a hand-cranked ice cream freezer in 1843. She is shown in half portrait, turned one quarter to her right and looks off frame. Her hair is parted at the center and smoothed down to just above her ears where it is curled in ringlets. She wears an ornate lace and ribbon cap with lace tails on the back part of her head. She has on a dark colored bodice with a black velvet yoke embellishment, a white lace collar, and a chatelaine is pinned at her center front neck with the chain ex

Elihu B. Washburne, 1865-1880. Washburne Hon. E.B. Rep. Minister to France, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and diplomat: US Minister to France, abolitionist, supported African American suffrage and civil rights]. Stock Photo

RM2J89P6J–Elihu B. Washburne, 1865-1880. Washburne Hon. E.B. Rep. Minister to France, between 1865 and 1880. [Politician and diplomat: US Minister to France, abolitionist, supported African American suffrage and civil rights].

Reverend Moses Dickson, negative 1878; print about 1940-1970. Additional Info: A portrait of abolitionist Moses Dickson. Stock Photo

RM2YX4W62–Reverend Moses Dickson, negative 1878; print about 1940-1970. Additional Info: A portrait of abolitionist Moses Dickson.

Portrait of abolitionist Sojourner Truth, sitting with yarn and knitting needles, 1864. Stock Photo

RM2MBGWPK–Portrait of abolitionist Sojourner Truth, sitting with yarn and knitting needles, 1864.

John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist and renowned leader of the insurrection at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1858. It is inscribed, “John Brown, Hero of Harpers Ferry. ‘His Soul goes marching on.’" Stock Photo

RM2G4GWAF–John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist and renowned leader of the insurrection at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1858. It is inscribed, “John Brown, Hero of Harpers Ferry. ‘His Soul goes marching on.’"

A round pinback button featuring a black-and-white photographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the left and a black-and-white photographic portrait of Frederick Douglass on the right. The portraits are in the center against a cream background. A gold colored border surrounds the outside edge of the button with bands of blue with white stars at the top and bottom center and bands of white with red stripes at the right and left center. Stock Photo

RM2G4GTM6–A round pinback button featuring a black-and-white photographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the left and a black-and-white photographic portrait of Frederick Douglass on the right. The portraits are in the center against a cream background. A gold colored border surrounds the outside edge of the button with bands of blue with white stars at the top and bottom center and bands of white with red stripes at the right and left center.

Carte-de-visite of Mary Barker Bowen shown in bust portrait. Her body faces the camera, but her head is turned a quarter to her left and she looks off camera. Her hair is parted at the center and pulled into a chignon at the nape of her neck. She wears a dark bodice with a white collar and an oval brooch at her front neck. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.;Handwritten in graphite on the bottom of the print is the name "Mrs. Bowen" with "1866" written below the print on the mount. There is a green and white 3 cent cancele Stock Photo

RM2G4GR16–Carte-de-visite of Mary Barker Bowen shown in bust portrait. Her body faces the camera, but her head is turned a quarter to her left and she looks off camera. Her hair is parted at the center and pulled into a chignon at the nape of her neck. She wears a dark bodice with a white collar and an oval brooch at her front neck. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.;Handwritten in graphite on the bottom of the print is the name "Mrs. Bowen" with "1866" written below the print on the mount. There is a green and white 3 cent cancele

Carte-de-visite of Margaret Alsop shown in half portrait. Alsop is seated with her proper right elbow resting on the back of a chair and her right hand touching her chin. She is looking directly at the camera. Alsop is wearing a dark colored, high neck dress with buttons from neck to waist and a belt with oval buckle cinching the pleated waist. There is a light colored trim at the collar and cuffs. The photograph has retouching present in Alsop's eyes and pink hand coloring on her lips and cheeks.;There is an inscription handwritten in graphite along the lower edge of the print, which reads &q Stock Photo

RM2G4GWA1–Carte-de-visite of Margaret Alsop shown in half portrait. Alsop is seated with her proper right elbow resting on the back of a chair and her right hand touching her chin. She is looking directly at the camera. Alsop is wearing a dark colored, high neck dress with buttons from neck to waist and a belt with oval buckle cinching the pleated waist. There is a light colored trim at the collar and cuffs. The photograph has retouching present in Alsop's eyes and pink hand coloring on her lips and cheeks.;There is an inscription handwritten in graphite along the lower edge of the print, which reads &q

Carte-de-visite of Phebe M. Coffin shown in seated full portrait. She is turned one quarter to her right and looks off frame. Her hair is parted in the middle and gathered into a dark colored snood behind her head. She wears a dark colored dress, a white lace collar, and a wide ribbon tied in a bow at her front neck. A large dark colored shawl heavily embellished with lace and fringe is draped over her arms and pinned with a large brooch at her front chest. She is seated in a carved side chair with a high padded back and her right elbow is resting on a table covered in a damask cloth. Her left Stock Photo

RM2G4GPMK–Carte-de-visite of Phebe M. Coffin shown in seated full portrait. She is turned one quarter to her right and looks off frame. Her hair is parted in the middle and gathered into a dark colored snood behind her head. She wears a dark colored dress, a white lace collar, and a wide ribbon tied in a bow at her front neck. A large dark colored shawl heavily embellished with lace and fringe is draped over her arms and pinned with a large brooch at her front chest. She is seated in a carved side chair with a high padded back and her right elbow is resting on a table covered in a damask cloth. Her left

Portrait of Reverend Josiah Henson (1789-1883), Between 1866 and 1869. Stock Photo

RM2GGBRCG–Portrait of Reverend Josiah Henson (1789-1883), Between 1866 and 1869.

Portrait of Frederick Douglass (1817?-1895), 1878. Stock Photo

RM2GGBRN9–Portrait of Frederick Douglass (1817?-1895), 1878.

Studio portrait of [Patrick Reason], c1890-c1899. Stock Photo

RM2MBGRBC–Studio portrait of [Patrick Reason], c1890-c1899.

I sell the shadow to support the substance, Sojourner Truth, 1864. Additional title: Three-quarter length portrait of Sojourner Truth. Stock Photo

RM2MBGMFH–I sell the shadow to support the substance, Sojourner Truth, 1864. Additional title: Three-quarter length portrait of Sojourner Truth.

Tintype of Miss Allen shown in bust portrait. She is turned one quarter to her left, but is looking at the camera. Her cheeks are tinted pink. Her hair is parted at the center and gathered in a chignon at the nape of her neck. She wears a light colored blouse with a dark oval brooch pinned at her front neck. A long, dark, single strand beaded necklace is around her neck. The tintype is placed in its original "Potters Patent" die-cut paper frame, with an oval cut out to display the image. Around the cut out is a heavily ornate embossed frame.;Handwritten in graphite on the mount below Stock Photo

RM2G4GR1E–Tintype of Miss Allen shown in bust portrait. She is turned one quarter to her left, but is looking at the camera. Her cheeks are tinted pink. Her hair is parted at the center and gathered in a chignon at the nape of her neck. She wears a light colored blouse with a dark oval brooch pinned at her front neck. A long, dark, single strand beaded necklace is around her neck. The tintype is placed in its original "Potters Patent" die-cut paper frame, with an oval cut out to display the image. Around the cut out is a heavily ornate embossed frame.;Handwritten in graphite on the mount below

Carte-de-visite of Anna M. Stanton shown in full portrait. Stanton is standing with her body turned to the side and her left side foremost. Her head is turned to the camera. She wears her hair parted at the center and gathered into an updo behind her head. She has on a dark colored bodice and a bustle skirt. A chatelaine or watch chain is visible hanging from her chest down underneath her left arm. She is standing in front of an interior backdrop painted with a parlor mantel and draperies. Her hands are resting on top of each other on the top of the back of a carved armchair with a tufted padd Stock Photo

RM2G4GT5C–Carte-de-visite of Anna M. Stanton shown in full portrait. Stanton is standing with her body turned to the side and her left side foremost. Her head is turned to the camera. She wears her hair parted at the center and gathered into an updo behind her head. She has on a dark colored bodice and a bustle skirt. A chatelaine or watch chain is visible hanging from her chest down underneath her left arm. She is standing in front of an interior backdrop painted with a parlor mantel and draperies. Her hands are resting on top of each other on the top of the back of a carved armchair with a tufted padd

Carte-de-visite of Caroline "Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera. Her right hand resting on the back of a carved Gothic revival style side chair. Her left hand is at her side and she is holding a black beaver hat with a heavily embellished ruffled lace hat band. Her hair is parted at the center and braided on the sides extending to the nape of her neck. Her cheeks and lips are tinted pink. She wears a dark colored dress and a dark cloak over it. A chatelaine is pinned at her fr Stock Photo

RM2G4GR02–Carte-de-visite of Caroline "Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera. Her right hand resting on the back of a carved Gothic revival style side chair. Her left hand is at her side and she is holding a black beaver hat with a heavily embellished ruffled lace hat band. Her hair is parted at the center and braided on the sides extending to the nape of her neck. Her cheeks and lips are tinted pink. She wears a dark colored dress and a dark cloak over it. A chatelaine is pinned at her fr