Figure 7

Citation

Charles Paxson (New York). “"Oh! How I Love the Old Flag.".” 1864. Joan Gage Collection. Mirror of Race, 11 Feb. 2021, mirrorofrace.bc.edu/items/show/146. Accessed 18 May 2024.

Title

"Oh! How I Love the Old Flag."

Subject

"Oh! How I Love the Old Flag."

Creator

Charles Paxson (New York)

Date

1864

Type

Studio Portrait

Identifier

Figure 7

Rights Holder

Joan Gage Collection

Original Format

carte de visite, albumen print

Factual Commentary

Photographer Charles Paxson has posed Rebecca Huger before the same huge flag as in the previous image. She crosses here arms in an almost prayerful gesture that indicates both love and a sense of protection.