Charles Paxson

American, active 1860s

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The image is a group portrait of three children named Rosa, Charley, and Rebecca. They are sitting closely together and captured from the upper body up. Charley is seated slightly higher than the other two. Rosa has curly hair, Charley has short straight hair, and Rebecca has smooth straight hair. They are draped in fabric resembling the American flag, covering most of their outfits. The background is a plain, neutral-toned canvas.
Charles Paxson, Our Protection. Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans., 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2018.95.7

Our Protection. Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans.

Charles Paxson · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2018.95.7
The image shows four individuals positioned together. An adult male is seated on a chair holding an open book. He has short, dark hair and is dressed in a light-colored jacket, dark shirt, and trousers. Three children are seated and standing beside him. The girls have long hair and are holding books. One girl wears a light-colored dress with dark stripes, the other girl wears a plain dress. The boy stands between them, dressed in a dark shirt and holding a book. They appear to be conversing or reading together. The background is plain.
Charles Paxson, Learning is Wealth. Wilson, Charley, Rebecca & Rosa, Slaves from New Orleans, 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Thomas Harris in memory of Shirlee A. Harris, 2022.86.1

Learning is Wealth. Wilson, Charley, Rebecca & Rosa, Slaves from New Orleans

Charles Paxson · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.86.1