Unidentified soldier sitting astride punishment device at Point Lookout, Maryland, circa 1863-1865
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Abstract
Photograph depicts an unidentifed African American soldier sitting with his legs straddling a rough rail suspended in the air at the Union military base in Point Lookout, Maryland. This was a common device for punishing soldiers during the Civil War and was called "the mule," "the wooden horse," or "riding the rail." The image is captioned "Nigro prisoner" and the soldier guarding the prisoner appears to also be African American.
Dates
- circa 1863-1865
Creator
- Newell, Lafayette, 1833-1914 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 Photographic Prints : albumen
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession # 2020-012-LIB
Creator
- Newell, Lafayette, 1833-1914 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org