Old slave market, St. Augustine, Fla.


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Other Identifiers:
dams:158238 and MSS1218_B074_I305
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
About This Item
Date Created:
1840
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.79 x 05.82 inches
Note:
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Old slave market, St. Augustine, Fla., 5A-H722; Verso: Old slave market, St. Augustine, Fla. The old slave market in the east end of the plaza is an interesting landmark of antebellum days. Built in 1840 for a public market. Called slave market by an enterprising photographer to make his picture sell. W.J. Harris Co., Inc., St. Augustine, Fla., C.T. Art-colortone, Made only by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago, U.S.A., Post card, 4.00, This space for address only, Place one cent stamp here
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Slave trade., African American men., and Markets.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Saint Augustine (Fla.)
Keywords:
Slave markets
About This Item
Date Created:
1840
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.79 x 05.82 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: Old slave market, St. Augustine, Fla., 5A-H722; Verso: Old slave market, St. Augustine, Fla. The old slave market in the east end of the plaza is an interesting landmark of antebellum days. Built in 1840 for a public market. Called slave market by an enterprising photographer to make his picture sell. W.J. Harris Co., Inc., St. Augustine, Fla., C.T. Art-colortone, Made only by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago, U.S.A., Post card, 4.00, This space for address only, Place one cent stamp here
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Slave trade., African American men., and Markets.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Saint Augustine (Fla.)
Keywords:
Slave markets
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:158238 and MSS1218_B074_I305
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu