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African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly
African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly

African-American old illustration 1872 reconstruction propaganda Harper's Weekly

$ 34.32

Availability: 53 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Culture: Black Americana
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
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    Description

    The historical significance of this illustration is profound. They portray the life of an African American in the 1872 south to be of relative peace and contentment. Not of starvation, fear, and daily lynchings. In this issue of Harper's Weekly,  they introduced Horace Greeley as a republican candidate, blasted liberalism and because of the rumors of lynchings and black starvation, They portrayed a picture of their life as "normal" for the people in New York City and since half the population was illiterate - these pictures served to undermine Greeley's liberal platform and helped propel US Grant to another term as president in 1873 and continue the horrors of business as usual.
    You will receive the original May 18th 1872 illustration from the pages of Harpers and page 391 & the full page illustration on pg 392. 2 full pages 11.5"×16".
    Condition is as pictured. Shipped with USPS First Class Package. Satisfaction guaranteed with 14 day no questions return policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Authenticity guaranteed forever