No. 24: A Plantation Scene In South Carolina

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A black-and-white stereograph depicting a plantation scene in South Carolina, published by S. T. Souder in Charleston, South Carolina. Individuals, mostly children, are seated in chairs, on benches or steps, or on the ground. A row of white cabins appears at right. Photograph is mounted on a yellow card. On back of card is a blue label with printed text reading "No. 24. A PLANTATION SCENE, IN SOUTH CAROLINA. This picture represents the Negro Quarters on a Plantation, as taken in 1860. It is a true picture of life on a well-organized Plantation in South Carolina. Old and young are assembled after the heads of the families have finished their tasks, to partake of their meals, prepared by those selected for that purpose by the owner, in consequence of their inability to do field work. The task of the industrious and provident slave was often finished by mid-day.

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