
This 1886 portrait of a midwife and infant looks caring until you notice the register. It seemed like a tender image of early medical care.…

This 1883 studio portrait looks ordinary until you notice the girl’s shoes. This 1883 studio portrait looks ordinary until you notice the girl’s shoes. The…

This 1912 classroom photo looks normal until you notice the girl’s desk drawer. This 1912 classroom photo looks normal until you notice the girl’s desk…

The afternoon light filtered through the tall windows of the Charleston Historical Archives as Daniel Crawford carefully placed the photograph on the scanner bed. It…

This 1870 portrait of a mother and son looks tender until you notice the boy’s hair. At first glance, it is a beautiful image. A…





