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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