IN OLD VIRGINNY, 1876. Black sharecroppers on a farm in Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1876
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IN OLD VIRGINNY, 1876. Black sharecroppers on a farm in Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1876
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1876 Baby Back Yard Banjo Bare Foot Cabin Care Free Child Dance Family Farm Freedman Head Dress Log Cabin Musician Plantation Playing Reconstruction Rural Singing South Eastern String Virginia Working Class Freedwoman
In Old Virginny, 1876 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Black Sharecroppers
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. This wood engraving from 1876 takes us back to a rural farm in Virginia during the Reconstruction era. The image showcases a group of African American sharecroppers, their daily lives captured in intricate detail. Seated on the porch of a humble log cabin, this working-class family finds solace and joy amidst their struggles. The scene is alive with activity as children play and sing while an accomplished musician strums his banjo, filling the air with soulful melodies. The carefree dance of a woman adorned in traditional head dress adds to the vibrant atmosphere. A baby cradled lovingly by its mother reminds us that life continues even amid hardship. Barefoot and dressed simply, these freedmen and freedwomen embody resilience and determination as they navigate their post-slavery existence. Their presence speaks volumes about the strength of community bonds forged through shared experiences. In this snapshot of history, we witness not only the challenges faced by black sharecroppers but also glimpses of hope and unity within their close-knit society. This wood engraving serves as a testament to both the hardships endured by African Americans in Virginia's South Eastern region during this time period and their unwavering spirit despite adversity.
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