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Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, 1865

Carte-de-visite photograph of Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, taken circa 1865 by Levy & Cohen. The image shows Libby Prison with the Confederate battle flag flying, and Richard R. "Dick" Turner, the prison's commissary, in the foreground. Printed on the back is "LIBBY PRISON ...THE ONLY VIEW OF THIS NOTORIOUS PRISON MADE DURING THE REBELLION." The photograph measures approximately 4 by 2 1/2 inches and includes a revenue stamp. Levy & Cohen were Jewish photographers with a Philadelphia studio.

Associated People/Businesses

Levy & Cohen
Libby Prison
Levy, (Cornelius ) / (Solis-) Cohen, (Leon )

Geography

Richmond

Subjects

No subjects available.

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 10