[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. HUSZAGH, photographer. Cabinet card of African American firefighter. Chicago, IL, ca late 19th century.

4 x 5 1/4 in. cabinet photograph on cardstock mount (light toning to mount). Photographer's imprint on mount recto and verso. African American engine companies date back to at least 1872 in Chicago, indicating that this portrait may have been taken during the last quarter of the 19th century.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. HUSZAGH, photographer. Cabinet card of African American firefighter. Chicago, IL, ca late 19th century.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. HUSZAGH, photographer. Cabinet card of African American firefighter. Chicago, IL, ca late 19th century.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. HUSZAGH, photographer. Cabinet card of African American firefighter. Chicago, IL, ca late 19th century.