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Winter Photographic History Auction

Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
  2025-01-25 13:00:00 2025-01-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Winter Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/winter-photographic-history-auction-17579
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Lot 201

Set of Eight Photographs of African American Farm Life

Estimate: $200 - $300
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An insightful collection of eight original snapshots capturing African American rural life, likely in the early 20th century. The photographs showcase various scenes on a farm, including an African American family engaged in daily activities such as caring for livestock, using wagons, and tending to their surroundings. Notable are a few interactions with white individuals, providing a nuanced depiction of life and relationships during this era.

Each photograph offers a rich visual narrative, from images of women and children to the rustic farm environment, complete with log cabins, oxen-drawn carts, and washing lines hung with laundry. The collection serves as an invaluable historical record of African American resilience, community, and labor in the rural South.

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