An etching that depicts a slave woman in distress after she has been sold to a slave owner further south, a man plays a drum while two other white men detain and hit slaves with whips, other slaves in chains and slave traders are also present, a paddle steamer can be seen in the background, 1940. From the New York Public Library.

An etching that depicts a slave woman in distress after she has been sold to a slave owner further south, a man plays a drum while two other white men detain and hit slaves with whips, other slaves in chains and slave traders are also present, a paddle steamer can be seen in the background, 1940. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo
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Gado Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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KK98XB

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57.8 MB (3.6 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5800 x 3486 px | 49.1 x 29.5 cm | 19.3 x 11.6 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 January 1940

Location:

United States

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

An etching that depicts a slave woman in distress after she has been sold to a slave owner further south, a man plays a drum while two other white men detain and hit slaves with whips, other slaves in chains and slave traders are also present, a paddle steamer can be seen in the background, 1940. From the New York Public Library.

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