Black-and-White Photograph
from the collection of
Title
Carpenter FamilyDescription
Black-and-white photograph of the Carpenter family. Typed caption affixed to the photo reads: “Charles Carpenter family. Father and mother born in slavery.” The three women and little girl pictured are all wearing long-sleeved dresses, while the two men and young boy are dressed in suits. Mr. Carpenter, seated in the front row, far right, is also wearing a medal on his chest, awarded for service in the Union Army during the Civil War.