C1868 Central Park New York Negro Police shops Black Americana Photograph Stereoview

Circa 1868 Central Park New York photo stereograph by Edward Anthony. Anthony was the premiere photographer of Central Park during the late 1860s.

Here he shops features a family on the right and two "Central Park Police" officers on the right. The one nearest is a black man. Likely the first women standing closest is also of African Decent.

Great piece of Black Americana History, New York History and a great photo of Central Park.

Notice that there are no high buildings on the skyline.

Card is overall in good condition for being over 150 years old.