An African American woman wears a white blouse, probably linen, with machine lace inserts, “pouter pigeon” style in that it hangs forward, above a heavier weight skirt with patch pockets. Even though the skirt seems to be “work dress” the...
An African American woman wears a dress in the style of the early 1890s. This may or may not be the same dating as the photograph. The design of the fabric of her dress is woven in. It is likely wool, and a careful look at the stitching...
Portrait photographs of Reuben and Sarah Johnson. According to the 1880 Marbletown census Sarah was born in New York in 1813. Her husband, Reuben, was born in 1807.
Photograph of Judy (Julia) Jackson, often called Aunt Judy. Caption on back of photo reads: "Aunt Judy Lefevre, slave of Andries Lefevre when Maria was born. Picture taken at Clintondale about 1892"
Group photograph taken in front of the home of Josiah P. Lefevre in Gardiner, N.Y. Henrietta Lynet is the African American woman leaning against the porch column in the top row. Caption on back of photo reads: "Top Row: Henrietta Lanet (Buried at...
An agreement made between Margrietje Bevier and her son, Solomon Bevier. Solomon is required to care for his widowed mother as well as her slave Molly and her three children; Jack, Jinny and an unnamed young child.
Dinah Freer standing in front of a house. There are vines growing along the siding. Dinah's hand rests on top of a chair. This picture may have been taken at the same location as the John Wynkoop photo.
Fourteen page inventory of Cornelius Dubois Jr. created April 1816. The inventory lists several household and agriculture items. Page twelve lists seventeen coverlets (spelled coverlits) for 65 dollars. Four enslaved Africans are listed on page...
Settlement from the Estate of Cornelius T. Jansen to the Estate of Thomas Jansen, dated July 7, 1787. The document lists two enslaved Africans, Rose and Frink (Frank). The two were separated and sold to different individuals, Rose to Johannis...
