Picture Freedom: Remaking Black Visuality in the Early Nineteenth Century (America and the Long 19th Century, 20)

Looking to explore and understand the visual representation of Black individuals in the early 19th century? Look no further than "Picture Freedom: Remaking Black Visuality in the Early Nineteenth Century". This captivating book by Jasmine Nichole Cobb is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Black people in America.

Gain insight into the powerful self-expression of free Blacks through the captivating daguerreotypes and fine garments of the time. Discover how these portraits played a significant role in the reimagining of Black visuality, liberating it from the chains of slavery. Let Jasmine Nichole Cobb guide you through the journey of Black freedom, both as an idea and as a visual representation, during this transformative period in American history.

Through a meticulous analysis of diverse sources such as racial caricatures, antislavery newspapers, and ladies' magazines, Cobb unveils the earliest illustrations of free Blacks. Delve into a world of popular culture and witness how these depictions shaped public perceptions of nationhood, not just within the domestic sphere but across the wider Atlantic world as well.

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