[Colonel T. W. Higginson, commander of the 1st SC Volunteers (the first African American regiment)] / W. Notman.
Summary
Photograph shows a head and shoulders portrait of Higginson in civilian clothing. He was also an Abolitionist in Worcester, Mass., working as an Underground Railroad operator.
Title derived from Gladstone collection checklist.
Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M74.
"[C]ol. T. W. Higgin[son], Commander, 1st Regiment of freed slaves in Civil War" inscribed on back of mount in pencil.
Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.283).
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Date
01/01/1905
Contributors
Notman, William, photographer
Location
Source
Library of Congress
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