Carte-de-visite "White and Black Slaves,"

Description:

Carte-de-visite "White and Black Slaves," imprint on reverse reads: "The nett proceeds from the sale of these photographs will be devoted exclusively to the education of colored people in the Department of the Gulf, now under the command of Maj. Gen. Banks," (trimmed at the bottom, loss at upper right corner).
Estimate $150-250


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