Historical Photograph: Robert Smalls
Subject
Robert Smalls
Title
Historical Photograph: Robert Smalls
Date
c. 1870-1880
Type
Historical Photograph
Description
The Library of Congress presents a historical portrait of Robert Smalls, a formerly enslaved man who later became a Congressman (R-SC). According to the source, the photo was taken between 1870 and 1880. Smalls is shown seated, looking away from the camera, in a formal suit and bow tie.
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Publisher
Library of Congress
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“Historical Photograph: Robert Smalls,” Project Reconstruction, accessed April 27, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/124.