Use Restrictions

The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Access Restrictions

Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], "The Negro" Lithograph, circa 1850-1860, SC 0021, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Acquisition Information

James Madison University Special Collections acquired this item at auction from Cohasco, Inc. in January 2016.

Bio/Historical Note

Due to the nature of this item, a biographical/historical note is not applicable.

Scope and Content

"The Negro" Lithograph, circa 1850-1860, is printed on a 4 ½ x 6 ¾ inch cream-colored lithograph card. The lithograph, entitled "The Negro," portrays a young man of African descent dressed in a loose fitting white shirt; his face is solemn. The title is also handwritten at the top of the lithograph.

Arrangement

The lithograph is housed in one legal folder.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Cohasco, Inc.
• Lithographs
• Lithography -- 19th century