Slave auction in Richmond, Virginia 1856

Slave sale taking place, with the auctioneer and a female slave standing on a dias, Richmond. In the background other slaves can be seen waiting and one is being physically examined by a potential buyer. Slaves were commonly sold for 600-800 at this time

1856 Auction Auctioneer Buyer Commonly Dias Examined Physically Potential Richmond Slaves

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