Southern Women in the Late Antebellum Period

Created: Circa 1860, Baltimore, Maryland Medium: Daguerreotype Image Credit: Carroll County Times, see click through link

Adelicia Acklen

Created: unknown, but subject lived from 1817-1887 Medium: painting Image credit: www.haygeniology.com

Sally Boles Gladman

Created: ca. 1855 Medium: Sixth-plate daguerreotype Image Credit: Encyclopedia Virginia, see click through link

Martha Ann “Patty” Atavis and Alice

Created: Circa 1860, Baltimore, Maryland Medium: Daguerreotype Image Credit: Carroll County Times, see click through link

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Welcome to Antebellum Women! This website explores the roles of women in the American South prior to the Civil War through a tailored unit plan. Please see the Purpose button for a more detailed description!

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