Old slave market, Chalmers Street, Charleston, S.C.


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B074_I301 and dams:157832
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
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
05.78 x 03.82 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Old slave market, Chalmers Street, Charleston, S.C., 74780; Verso: A dilapidated but quaint little structure is all that remains of the once flourishing traffic in slaves. The slave market on Chalmers Street attracts thousands of visitors annually. Published by J.S. Pinkussohn Cigar Co., Charleston, S.C., Post card, This space for address only, Place stamp here, C.T. American art colored, C.T. Co., Chicago
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Slave trade. and Markets.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Charleston (S.C.)
Keywords:
Slave markets
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
05.78 x 03.82 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, Chalmers Street, Charleston, S.C., 74780; Verso: A dilapidated but quaint little structure is all that remains of the once flourishing traffic in slaves. The slave market on Chalmers Street attracts thousands of visitors annually. Published by J.S. Pinkussohn Cigar Co., Charleston, S.C., Post card, This space for address only, Place stamp here, C.T. American art colored, C.T. Co., Chicago
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Slave trade. and Markets.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Charleston (S.C.)
Keywords:
Slave markets
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B074_I301 and dams:157832
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