Black farmer plow field African American J. A. Palmer Aiken South Carolina photo

  

You are purchasing a sepia cabinet card photo. It was taken in Aiken, South Carolina. SUBJECT: A black woman and her son plow a field. This photo was taken by James A. Palmer, who was a well-known photographer from Aiken, South Carolina.

He was was born in Ireland and moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1866. He moved to Aiken in 1870. He's famous for his stereoview images of the South, especially of black people during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. They were recently freed slaves and he wanted to document their everyday lives.

CAPTION: The photographer's mark says Characteristic Southern Scenes. SIZE: 4.25 by 7 inches. CONDITION: The edges are worn.

Crease on the lower right corner. The item "Black farmer plow field African American J. Palmer Aiken South Carolina photo" is in sale since Sunday, October 11, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Cabinet Photos".

The seller is "lenny1577" and is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Framing: Matted
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
3. Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
4. Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
5. Date of Creation: 1870-1879
6. Color: Sepia
7. Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
8. Original/Reprint: Original Print