Hand-tinted, sixth plate ambrotype of a female slave, possibly a nurse, posed with two white children, taken ca 1858, photographer unknown. Removing the brass mat reveals the mother standing behind, steadying her daughter's head. Found in Lynchburg, VA. Housed in half, worn leather case. Condition: Few very small spots, scratches in emulsion along perimeter of ambrotype. Housed in half, worn leather case. A striking image!
Hand-tinted, sixth plate ambrotype of a female slave, possibly a nurse, posed with two white children, taken ca 1858, photographer unknown. Removing the brass mat reveals the mother standing behind, steadying her daughter's head. Found in Lynchburg, VA. Housed in half, worn leather case. Condition: Few very small spots, scratches in emulsion along perimeter of ambrotype. Housed in half, worn leather case. A striking image!
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