[Civil War] Currier & Ives. The Colored Volunteer, Marching into Dixie.. New York: Currier & Ives. 1863. Hand-colored lithographed print, showing a young Black soldier in uniform, with his bed roll on his back and his rifle over his shoulder. 11.5 x 15.75 inches. Moderate toning along left margin, otherwise in very fine condition. A striking impression of this very scarce print.
The present image, distributed in the North, was likely very encouraging for blacks seeking enrollment. Many ex-slaves relished the thought of returning back to areas of enslavement to free loved ones and fight for justice.
The present image, distributed in the North, was likely very encouraging for blacks seeking enrollment. Many ex-slaves relished the thought of returning back to areas of enslavement to free loved ones and fight for justice.
[Civil War] Currier & Ives. The Colored Volunteer, Marching into Dixie.. New York: Currier & Ives. 1863. Hand-colored lithographed print, showing a young Black soldier in uniform, with his bed roll on his back and his rifle over his shoulder. 11.5 x 15.75 inches. Moderate toning along left margin, otherwise in very fine condition. A striking impression of this very scarce print.
The present image, distributed in the North, was likely very encouraging for blacks seeking enrollment. Many ex-slaves relished the thought of returning back to areas of enslavement to free loved ones and fight for justice.
The present image, distributed in the North, was likely very encouraging for blacks seeking enrollment. Many ex-slaves relished the thought of returning back to areas of enslavement to free loved ones and fight for justice.