Harper's Weekly Cover, "The First Vote," November 16, 1867
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This 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly shows Black Americans lining up to cast their ballots. Congress had recently approved measures allowing African Americans the right to vote -- a right later ratified in the 15th Amendment. Southern states however worked to find ways to disenfranchise black voters; and by the end of the century had in large part succeeded.
This 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly shows Black Americans lining up to cast their ballots. Congress had recently approved measures allowing African Americans the right to vote -- a right later ratified in the 15th Amendment. Southern states however worked to find ways to disenfranchise black voters; and by the end of the century had in large part succeeded.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
16 November 1867
Subject Date
1867
Creators
Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph), 1828-1891
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Illustration by Alfred R. Waud. Published in Harper's Weekly, November 16, 1867.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2005.16.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 16 in
Width: 11.25 in
Inscriptions
Text below image reads: "THE FIRST VOTE." BY A.R. WAUD. Text in lower right corner of image: Th. Nast. Periodical masthead at top of page: HARPER'S WEEKLY. A JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION / VOL. XI--NO. 568.) NEW YORK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1867.../
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