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Isaac and Rosa, emancipated slave children

Isaac and Rosa, emancipated slave children

Public domain photograph of 19th-century portrait, child, children, infant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Emancipation. - Public domain portrait photograph Cartes de visite

Emancipation. - Public domain portrait photograph Cartes de visite

Public domain photograph related to the history of Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bond posted by C. M. Clay to emancipate six slaves.

Bond posted by C. M. Clay to emancipate six slaves.

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Tomb of Plowden Weston.  Mr. Weston built the chapel that bears his name.  He sleeps near All Saints' Parish Church - so near one may imagine he hears the services he loved so well.

Tomb of Plowden Weston. Mr. Weston built the chapel that bears his na...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Slave sale, Charleston, South Carolina.

Slave sale, Charleston, South Carolina.

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In the slave market at Cairo. - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the slave market at Cairo. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The mode of flogging Slaves, as described in Bickells "West Indies as they are."

The mode of flogging Slaves, as described in Bickells "West Indies as ...

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Dutch soldiers in a boat with slaves from the Colonies, Africa.]

[Dutch soldiers in a boat with slaves from the Colonies, Africa.]

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Plantation Inventory - Public domain document scan

Plantation Inventory - Public domain document scan

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A group in the slave-market in Cairo., The Holy land, Syria...

A group in the slave-market in Cairo., The Holy land, Syria...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American slave trade; or, An account of the manner in which the slave dealers take free people from some of the United States of America, and carry them away, and sell them as slaves in other of the states; and of the horrible cruelties practised in the carrying on of this most infamous traffic : with reflections on the project for forming a colony of American blacks in Africa, and certain documents respecting that project.

American slave trade; or, An account of the manner in which the slave ...

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Am I not a woman and a sister? - Public domain dedication image
An ex-slave.

An ex-slave.

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Emancipated slaves can take care of themselves.
Whitney's cotton gin, 1793. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Whitney's cotton gin, 1793. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Abraham Lincoln. - Public domain portrait engraving

Abraham Lincoln. - Public domain portrait engraving

Picryl description: Public domain image from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Har... More

One of the atrocious methods of killing slaves pictured by Stedman; Hanging them up by a hook to die of thirst and famine.

One of the atrocious methods of killing slaves pictured by Stedman; Ha...

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Sale in New York
Woman and child on auction block

Woman and child on auction block

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Redeemed in Virginia by Catherine S. Lawrence. Baptized in Brooklyn….by Henry Ward Beecher, May, 1863. Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a Redeemed Slave Child, 5 years of age.

Redeemed in Virginia by Catherine S. Lawrence. Baptized in Brooklyn….b...

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sculpture of Lincoln freeing a slave by Thomas Ball in Park Square.

Sculpture of Lincoln freeing a slave by Thomas Ball in Park Square.

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Slave Markt - A large group of people standing around a harbor

Slave Markt - A large group of people standing around a harbor

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

When the strife ended with the surrender of the armies of the South, thousands of negroes, though slaves no more, lingered with their former masters, working with them and sharing their misfortunes.

When the strife ended with the surrender of the armies of the South, t...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Sitting outhouse looking forlorn

Sitting outhouse looking forlorn

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Old slave couple , Mercer county.

Old slave couple , Mercer county.

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Aunt Phebe. - Public domain portrait print

Aunt Phebe. - Public domain portrait print

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Reading the Emancipation Proclamation

Reading the Emancipation Proclamation

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prospect of the coast from El Mina to Mowri; Negro canoes carrying slaves at Mansrow; Prospect of St. Georges castle at El Mina.

Prospect of the coast from El Mina to Mowri; Negro canoes carrying sla...

Public domain image of a historical view, city, building, cityscape, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Slaves being sold at public auction.

Slaves being sold at public auction.

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Slave being whipped with paddle, Female slave on her knees pleading
Emily runs away. - A black and white advertisement for a reward

Emily runs away. - A black and white advertisement for a reward

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Emancipation group, Park Square, Boston. Boston, MA. 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Emancipation group, Park Square, Boston. Boston, MA. 19th Century Ster...

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Slave traders marching their captives to the coast.  Butchering disabled ones along the way

Slave traders marching their captives to the coast. Butchering disabl...

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In the field where sugar cane grows

In the field where sugar cane grows

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Grandchildren of slaves. African-American experience

Grandchildren of slaves. African-American experience

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A slave gang - Drawing. Public domain image.

A slave gang - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Sold to go South.

Sold to go South.

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Rector's Study by Rev. Mr. Glennie and his assistants, when they were doing so much for the uplift of the negroes.

Rector's Study by Rev. Mr. Glennie and his assistants, when they were ...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Heavy weights - arrival of a party at League Island; Fifteen escaped in this schooner.

Heavy weights - arrival of a party at League Island; Fifteen escaped i...

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He applied the lash not only to make them eat but to make them sing.

He applied the lash not only to make them eat but to make them sing.

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Maria Garcia, Liberta

Maria Garcia, Liberta

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A discourse, delivered at the African meeting-house, in Boston, July 14, 1808, in grateful celebration of the abolition of the African slave-trade, by the governments of the United States, Great Britain and Denmark
'Broiling stray chickens.' - Public domain dedication image

'Broiling stray chickens.' - Public domain dedication image

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Oh, How I Love The Old Flag. Rebecca, A Slave Girl from New Orleans.

Oh, How I Love The Old Flag. Rebecca, A Slave Girl from New Orleans.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to martial arts, sports fight, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Abyssinian slaves resting at Korti, The Holy land, Syria...

Abyssinian slaves resting at Korti, The Holy land, Syria...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Ramesêum. The remains of the great hypostyle of the Temple of Rameses II.  The figures of Christian slaves have been painted on some of the columns.

The Ramesêum. The remains of the great hypostyle of the Temple of Rame...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Solomon Northup in his plantation suit.

Solomon Northup in his plantation suit.

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Status of slavery in the United States, 1775-1865.

Status of slavery in the United States, 1775-1865.

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Edward Stone's coffle gang.

Edward Stone's coffle gang.

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vornehmer Kaufmann (Bevollmächtigter des Grossscherifs) mit seinem cirkassischen Sklaven.

Vornehmer Kaufmann (Bevollmächtigter des Grossscherifs) mit seinem cir...

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Down came the brutal lash - Drawing. Public domain image.

Down came the brutal lash - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Aunt Jonas.  She is Drualla Jones, aged ninety-four, and was the slave Thomas Ferrell.  She and two others were the only old slaves I found who were not loyal to their owners.  During the war she tried to burn her master's house.

Aunt Jonas. She is Drualla Jones, aged ninety-four, and was the slave...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Cairine lady waited upon by a Galla slave girl

Cairine lady waited upon by a Galla slave girl

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Diana of Ephesus and the slaves

Diana of Ephesus and the slaves

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Slave state, Free state
Sugar plantation - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sugar plantation - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In the Slave Market, Constantinople

In the Slave Market, Constantinople

Public domain illustrated book or album page scan, related to architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Emancipation statue Boston, Mass. Boston, MA. 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Emancipation statue Boston, Mass. Boston, MA. 19th Century Stereoscope...

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A plantation scene in South Carolina.

A plantation scene in South Carolina.

South Carolina stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

The United States, March 4, 1855.

The United States, March 4, 1855.

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Giving the bridal couple a good send-off.

Giving the bridal couple a good send-off.

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Bill of sale for un Negro Bozal

Bill of sale for un Negro Bozal

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[The American Slave; Illustration in Pearson's Magazine].

[The American Slave; Illustration in Pearson's Magazine].

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Freedmen On The Canal Bank At Richmond.

Freedmen On The Canal Bank At Richmond.

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Survivors from the cargo of the Negro slave yacht "Wanderer"

Survivors from the cargo of the Negro slave yacht "Wanderer"

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Discovery of Nat Turner - Public domain portrait drawing

Discovery of Nat Turner - Public domain portrait drawing

Picryl description: Public domain image of an 18th-19th century military conflict, armed forces, infantry, militia, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Female in chains kneeling on the ground in a plantation

Female in chains kneeling on the ground in a plantation

Picryl description: Public domain image of famine, hunger, powerty, refugees, people suffering, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Slavery in America; [Women and children from Africa in the Southern States].

Slavery in America; [Women and children from Africa in the Southern St...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Windsor plantation; [View of African American women working in the cotton field.]

Windsor plantation; [View of African American women working in the cot...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Evolution of the Negro home; Slave - cabins, Southern United States [loaned by Southern Workman].

Evolution of the Negro home; Slave - cabins, Southern United States [l...

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Poster warning Blacks in Boston - kidnappers.

Poster warning Blacks in Boston - kidnappers.

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

2 Young Slaves - Drawing. Public domain image.

2 Young Slaves - Drawing. Public domain image.

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To be sold, on board the ship Bance Island, ... negroes, just arrived from the Windward & Rice Coast
Uncle Isom. - An old black and white photo of a man

Uncle Isom. - An old black and white photo of a man

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Uncle Dick.  He was another of the slaves of Ogle Tayloe, and at eighty-two, is still on the Windsor Plantation, whither he was brought early in life.

Uncle Dick. He was another of the slaves of Ogle Tayloe, and at eight...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Aunt Lucy.  She is the oldest of the former slaves at Hermitage Plantation, being nearly one hundred.  The cabin shown is also one of the oldest.

Aunt Lucy. She is the oldest of the former slaves at Hermitage Planta...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Padron de Esclavos: Rosenda - Public domain document scan

Padron de Esclavos: Rosenda - Public domain document scan

Public domain scan of a manuscript related to African American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The end of the slave, two slaves carrying dead comrade in sack to burial.

The end of the slave, two slaves carrying dead comrade in sack to buri...

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Farley Vale Estate Inventory. - Public domain document scan

Farley Vale Estate Inventory. - Public domain document scan

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Hogarth - The Freeing of the galley slaves

William Hogarth - The Freeing of the galley slaves

Public domain scan of 18th-century print, William Hogarth, English, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Newar or Niwar, slave population, supposed abopriginal, Nipal.

Newar or Niwar, slave population, supposed abopriginal, Nipal.

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The Greek slave. Art print related to American Revolution

The Greek slave. Art print related to American Revolution

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A plantation scene in South Carolina.

A plantation scene in South Carolina.

South Carolina stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

Slave pen, Alexandria, Va. [Soldiers standing in front of Price, Birch, & Co, Dealers in Slaves.]

Slave pen, Alexandria, Va. [Soldiers standing in front of Price, Birch...

Virginia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

View of Roehampton Estate, Jamaica; One of the many properties destroyed in the late rebellion.

View of Roehampton Estate, Jamaica; One of the many properties destroy...

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Map showing the distribution of slaves in the Southern States

Map showing the distribution of slaves in the Southern States

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Prospectus for an anti-slavery paper. To be entitled North Star.

Prospectus for an anti-slavery paper. To be entitled North Star.

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Plantation slave singers; All clapped hand in unison, until the air quivered with melody.

Plantation slave singers; All clapped hand in unison, until the air qu...

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Old slave with hand held hemp-brake.

Old slave with hand held hemp-brake.

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Lewis county slaves sold on Cheapside.

Lewis county slaves sold on Cheapside.

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[A slave in chains.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[A slave in chains.] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Grand Procession. Part 3. From a Tomb at Thebes.

Grand Procession. Part 3. From a Tomb at Thebes.

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List of estate items with slaves at bottom of second page. Top reads "Inventory of the estate of John Ivan (?)'

List of estate items with slaves at bottom of second page. Top reads "...

Public domain scan of a document related to American history, Colonial period, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Got your habits on - Public domain sheet music scan
Black Society of the Tauza Nation, Argentina

Black Society of the Tauza Nation, Argentina

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Sojourner Truth. - Public domain portrait drawing

Sojourner Truth. - Public domain portrait drawing

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Uncle John. He was another of the slaves that Mr. Ogle Tayloe took from Maryland to the Windsor Plantation.  He died there recently at the age of ninety-two.

Uncle John. He was another of the slaves that Mr. Ogle Tayloe took fro...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

Uncle Moses.  "Uncle Mose" Robertson was another of the Maryland-born slaves of Mr. Ogle Tayloe, and his history is like that of "Uncle Jim."  He was ninety years old when the picture was taken.

Uncle Moses. "Uncle Mose" Robertson was another of the Maryland-born ...

aunt phebe uncle tom and others character studies among the old slaves of the south fifty years after

A narrow escape. - Public domain dedication image
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