PR 1900s African American'Ex Slave' Logging Labor Photos

  
Exceptional early photojournalism / portraits of a man cutting timber w/two handed saw. His little son looks up adoringly as he poses for the camera & in the second shot he wears a knee brace to demonstrate his strenuous work. Mounts measure 5.5 & 6" x 8". Heavy wear to boards w/ press markings reverse.