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S. J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
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S. J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
XOS746400 S.J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail carrier and six other men posed standing at entrance to the shop. Located just south of Jackson Ward, a predominantly African American neighborhood in Richmond. St. James Gilpin owned the store, located at 506 West Broad Street, when it was photographed c.1899.); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12935127
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Broad Street Gilpin Mailman Postman Richmond Shoe Shoes Store Virginia Mail Carrier
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of S. J. Gilpin shoe store in Richmond, Virginia, circa 1899. In this historic image, a mail carrier and six other men are seen posing proudly at the entrance of the shop. Located just south of Jackson Ward, an African American neighborhood in Richmond, this store holds significant cultural importance. Owned by St. James Gilpin himself during its prime years, the store stood tall at 506 West Broad Street when this photograph was taken. The architecture of the building reflects the charm and character of late 19th-century America. The image showcases not only a place where shoes were sold but also serves as a glimpse into everyday life during that era. It provides us with valuable insight into how people dressed and interacted with one another on bustling streets like Broad Street. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but appreciate the craftsmanship behind it. This photograph is part of a private collection and reminds us that art has no boundaries or limitations when it comes to capturing history. With its rich historical context and artistic value, this print from Fine Art Finder takes us back to an era long gone yet forever preserved through these visual remnants of our past.
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