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This research delves into the portrayal of 'white' slave children in 1860s New Orleans photographs to shed light on the fluidity of racial identity during that era. By analyzing Catherine Armstrong's insightful study, the complex interplay between race and identity in historical imagery is unveiled. Uncover how these photographs challenge conventional narratives and prompt a reevaluation of racial perceptions in the past. Through a meticulous examination of these visual records, the study aims to provoke critical thinking and discussion on racial flexibility and representation in history.
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Conveying ideas of racial flexibility using the 1860s photographs of the ‘white’ slave children of New Orleans. Catherine Armstrong Manchester Metropolitan University