Figure 4

Citation

Charles Paxson (New York). “Learning is Wealth.” 1863. Greg French Collection. Mirror of Race, 11 Feb. 2021, mirrorofrace.bc.edu/items/show/143. Accessed 18 May 2024.

Title

Learning is Wealth

Subject

Learning is Wealth

Creator

Charles Paxson (New York)

Date

1863

Type

Studio Portrait

Identifier

Figure 4

Rights Holder

Greg French Collection

Original Format

carte de visite, albumen print

Factual Commentary

This image shows (from left to right) Rosina Downs, Rebecca Huger, Charles Taylor, and Wilson Chinn — all engaged in the work of learning that the series of photographs seeks to support financially through its sales. The photographer has selected the three “whitest” appearing children to sit with Wilson Chinn, who was depicted wearing chains in the previous photograph. After what must have been a very long day of posing for portraits, Rebecca and Rosina look quite exhausted.