Antebellum Collection (#5)

MAIL STEAMBOAT, 1854. The Louisville Mail Company steamboat Jacob Strader. Wood engraving, American, 1854

VIEW OF HARPERs FERRY, WV. A view of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and the Potomac River: wood engraving, English, 1861

KANSAS-NEBRASKA ACT, 1855. Constitutional Convention in the Kansas Territory, 1855. Contemporary American wood engraving

VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI. A view of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, 1855

NEW ORLEANS CHURCH, c1850. Street scene in front of St. Augustines Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wood engraving, c1850

NEW ORLEANS, c1850. A view of Lafayette Square in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wood engraving, c1850

JOHN BROWN RAID, 1859. Three of John Browns band in their jail cell at Charles Town, Virginia (present-day West Virginia), 1859. Contemporary American wood engraving

RAILWAY SEGREGATION, 1856. A Quaker mother sympathising with a freeman being expelled by the conductor of a railroad car at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1856. Contemporary wood engraving

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. Inside the Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, where John Brown and his men were trapped by the fire of the U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E

VIEW OF RICHMOND, c1860. View of Richmond, Virginia, just before the Civil War: colored engraving, c1860

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. U. S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers
HARPERs FERRY, 1859. U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, behind which John Brown and his men were trapped, October 18, 1859

ACCIDENT: CORDUROY ROAD. A mishap on a corduroy road near Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1856: engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Porte Crayon (D.H. Strother)

HARPERs FERRY. U. S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers Ferry
HARPERs FERRY. U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, behind which John Brown and his men were trapped, Oct

BLACK BARBER, 1861. Wood engraving, 1861, after a painting by the English artist, Eyre Crowe, who was William M. Thackerays secretary during the writers American tour of 1852-53

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. United States Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the armory door behind which insurgent leader John Brown and his men were trapped at Harpers Ferry

NEW ORLEANS: CREOLE GIRLS. Creole girls selling flowers in the French Quarter. Wood engraving, American, 1855

JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA: MAP. Map from 1837 of Jeffersonville, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky on either side of the Ohio River

NEW ORLEANS, 1851. Birds eye view of the city of New Orleans. Lithograph, 1851

ROSEDOWN PLANTATION. A view of the old barn at Rosedown Plantation, near St. Francisville, Louisiana. Photographed c1974

ROSEDOWN PLANTATION. Azalea bushes behind a fence along a dirt road at Rosedown Plantation, near St. Francisville, Louisiana. Photographed c1974

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Arlington House, residence of Robert E. Lee before the Civil War, Virginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A plantation house in Georgia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tezcuco, an antebellum cottage, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

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Step back in time with a glimpse into the antebellum era, where grandeur and darkness coexisted. The suburban house stands tall, showcasing the exquisite architecture that defined this period. Its elegant columns and intricate details transport us to a bygone era of opulence. Yet, just beyond its manicured lawns lies a haunting reminder of the past - a slave auction in New Orleans. This chilling scene forces us to confront the harsh reality that lurked beneath the surface society. It serves as an indelible testament to the deep scars left by slavery on our nation's history. Traveling further south, we explore Mississippi's Natchez region, known for its historic antebellum mansions like Longwood. This octagonal marvel takes us back to an age when wealth was measured by architectural splendor and sprawling plantations dotted the landscape. The Race on Mississippi lithograph captures another facet of life during this time - leisurely pursuits along America's iconic riverways. As moonlight dances upon its waters, we witness an exhilarating midnight race that epitomizes both adventure and competition. In Macon, Georgia, The Woodruff House beckons visitors with its stately charm. An exemplary example architecture, it offers glimpses into a world long gone but not forgotten. Venturing deeper into Louisiana's St. Charles Parish reveals San Francisco Plantation in Garyville – built between 1849-1850 – standing proudly amidst lush surroundings. Its preservation allows us to appreciate both its beauty and historical significance. Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie is yet another treasure from this era; its majestic oak-lined path leading towards a grand mansion evokes feelings of awe and reverence for those who once called it home.