Picture No | 10219167 |
Date | 1856 |
Description | Slave auction in Richmond, Virginia 1856 |
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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.
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 27 September 1856, page 315 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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