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Slaves Concealing Their Master from a Search Party

Creator:
Adalbert Johann Volck
Location:
Maryland, Baltimore
Origin Date:
1861-1863
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 15 in x 12 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0082
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This print depicts a family of slaves concealing their master in their cabin from Union soldiers. A female slave opens the kitchen door in the center of the image while the master hides behind the door on the right holding a pistol. A young boy sits at the hearth holding a skillet while trying to reassure his frightened younger brother. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum