Barber Shop, Richmond, Virginia, 1853
Caption, A Barber's Shop at Richmond, Virginia. The accompanying article (p. 216) says nothing about this scene. The original eyewitness drawing was done by the English artist Eyre Crowe who visited Richmond for a few days in early March 1853. Crowe also published this engraving, titled, An American Barber, Richmond, Va, in his book With Thackeray in America (New York, 1893), p. 139; however, the scene is not described and it is unknown if the black barber was enslaved or free.
Image Title
Barber Shop, Richmond, Virginia, 1853
RegID
SI-OB-1111
Date
1853
Title
Barber Shop, Richmond, Virginia, 1853
Source
The Illustrated London News (March 9,1861), vol. 38, p. 207.
Language
English
Item sets
Miscellaneous Occupations & Economic Activities
Spatial Coverage
North America--Virginia--Richmond
Reproduced In
The Illustrated London News (March 9,1861), vol. 38, p. 207.
Researchers
Handler, Jerome; Tuite, Michael; Randall Ericson; Henry B. Lovejoy Graduate Research Assistants: Tiffany Beebe; Travis May
Last Updated
26-Jan-15
Identifier
ILN207