Collection The Decatur House Slave Quarters
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
A photograph of Elizabeth Keckley, circa 1861.
- Date of Work
- 1861
- Credit
- Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University
A photograph of Elizabeth Keckley, circa 1861.
A photograph of Elizabeth Keckley, circa 1861.
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