Open air market scene (Franklin Street, east from 17th Street), Richmond, Va. : African American men standing along street with produce [hand colored]

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Creator:

Southern Bargain House (Richmond, Va.)

Date Created:

unknown

Format:

Still image

Genre:

postcards

Extent / Dimensions:

03.73 x 05.75 inches

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Description / Abstract:

Recto: Open air market scene (Franklin Street, east from 17th Street), Richmond, Va.; Verso: Post card, Beautiful and historical Richmond, Va. series. No. 101, open air market scene, Franklin St., east from 17th St. The music of a band and the meat of water-melon are irresistibly attractive to the average Virginia darky, hence his predominance in this view. From the surrounding country-site the produce of truckers and hucksters is hauled to the city, usually in small two-wheeled canvas covered carts, and the disposal thereof for sale, in the streets adjacent to the public markets, presents an interesting and characteristic scene, For address only, Place stamp here, 39747, Pub. by Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. All rights reserved.