Medical supply boat. Appomattox Landing, Va., January, 1865. Photographer: Reekie, John
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Genre: War Photography View looking towards the river and the moorings of the paddle steamer 'Planter,' a smaller steamboat 'Relief,' and a number of barges: 'Historically connected with the closing scenes of the great rebellion, this river will forever be interesting. This picture was taken ab...
Wong Ah Peng. Æt 38. Native of Macao. Resident 8 years in the Straits Settlements. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Scientific Photography Upper body portrait of a leprosy victim: 'The face, it will be seen from the plate, is strongly marked with tubercular blotches, and this appearance extends over the whole abdomen...Altogether this man present a perfect type of the leprosy in this place occurring a...