The Civil War
The Promise of Freedom
When Union Private Lorenzo Stephenson encountered a slave being mistreated in Georgia, he acted to save the slave’s life. Things didn’t work out as he had hoped.
When Union Private Lorenzo Stephenson encountered a slave being mistreated in Georgia, he acted to save the slave’s life. Things didn’t work out as he had hoped.
In these framed pieces, Jim tells the story of each object and, importantly, preserves his original research and documentation. In many instances, the story concludes on the back of the frame. In cases where the similarity of content may cause confusion for viewers, the beginning of the story is highlighted.