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[ Autographs ] SLAVE EDUCATION PHOTO A rather unusual and ironic carte-de-visite image of three children and a rather distinguished and dignified looking black man contentedly reading together, with theironic inscription at the foot of the image "Lerning [sic] is Wealth",with backstamp by Chas. Paxon of New York. Printed description on the verso indicates that the proceeds from the sale of the photo "...will be devoted to the education of colored people in the department of theGulf, now under the command of Maj. Gen. Banks...". Some staining in margins, good.

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April 26, 2000 10:00 AM EDT
Stamford, CT, US

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