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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1860 Two African American Boys Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1860 Photo of Two African American Boys by John Heywood. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Photographed just one year before the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, this image of two enslaved African American boys in the South remains one of the oldest and most enduring photographs of pre-emancipation America. It offers a powerful glimpse into the era and highlights the profound cultural and societal transformation the country would undergo in the following decade, culminating in the Union's victory over the Confederate Army in 1865. After Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, his pro-emancipation stance prompted several Southern states to secede from the Union, leading to the seizure of forts and federal assets and ultimately sparking the Civil War.
Taken by noted photographer John B. Heywood in New Berne, North Carolina, this photo was widely circulated in the years that followed as the anti-slavery movement gained momentum throughout the Northern states. Although the Confederacy was never recognized as a sovereign nation by any foreign government, it raised funds and mounted major attacks during key battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the initial assault on Fort Sumter, which marked the formal start of the war.
This photograph bears a distinctive aesthetic and historical resonance, transporting the viewer back in time and creating an indelible connection between past and present. It stands as an authentic piece of American photographic history, capturing the stark reality of slavery and the evolution of American society.
