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Secrets of the prison-house--a cell in the female department of the Washington jail

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Printed on border: "From a sketch made on the spot by our special artist, Mr. Lumley." "Persecution of Negroes in the capitol--astounding revelations." Written on border: "Frank Leslie's illus. N.Y. Dec. 28, 1861" Includes additional text.

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Mid-Manhattan Picture Collection

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Art and Picture Collection. The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library

Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. History
  3. Jails
  4. Prisoners
  5. Washington (D.C.)
  6. Women

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