Collage of historical images and cartoons of the American Civil War

Visual Culture of the American Civil WarA Special Feature of Picturing US History

Beaufort, South Carolina. Negro family representing several generations. All born on the plantation of J.J. Smith.

Beaufort, South Carolina. Negro family representing several generations. All born on the plantation of J.J. Smith.

Creator: Timothy O'Sullivan

Source: Library of Congress

Date: 1862