[MISSISSIPPI]. Photographs and letter involving sharecroppers in Yazoo City, MS.

A lot comprised of 6 photographs, including 4 snapshots and 2 real photo postcards, and an accompanying letter acquired together from an African American estate in Mississippi many years ago (consignor relates).

Photographs include 4 silver gelatin snapshots of sharecroppers working in the Mississippi Delta fields, each with "Yazoo City: Miss. Delta" penciled on verso, a real photo postcard of sharecroppers in Yazoo City as per penciled notation on verso, and a real photo postcard featuring two African American women, possibly sisters based on the accompanying letter that appears to have been written from a woman in Bartlett, Tennessee, to her sister, asking her to visit after she finishes with her crop. The letter is written on lined paper, in part: "all send Love to you and MattieI want you all to come up hear and stay after you gather your crop..."

A rare group of Jim Crow-era items previously collected by a Mississippi sharecropper.

Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Snapshots slightly curved, with some toning, real photo postcard of sisters heavily toned with significant abrasions and wear including 2 holes, letter with folds, wear, and spotting.

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[MISSISSIPPI]. Photographs and letter involving sharecroppers in Yazoo City, MS.

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