Bell & Bro.

American, active 1860s - 1870s

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The image shows a street scene with uniform buildings along a dirt road. The horizon is high with the line of buildings leading to a vanishing point. The structures, likely wooden houses, line both sides of the road and recede into the distance. The photo has a monochromatic color palette with sepia tones. A group of people, including adults and children, are seen along the road, engaged in various activities or standing in groups. More individuals can be seen in the distance. The image conveys a sense of community within a structured environment.
Bell & Bro., "Freedman's Village", c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.176

"Freedman's Village"

Bell & Bro. · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2023.39.176