Submission

by Sherry Davis Johnson

Uploaded 22 Jul 2008 — 10 favorites

© Sherry Davis Johnson

Slaves that found difficulty in assimilating were sent to a 'slave breaker'. An overseer that specialized in breaking the free will of slaves and returning them to their masters in full submission.

In the Sunset on an Era photo essay.

Also in the A Stop at the Underground Railroad Freedom Center photo essay.

6 responses

  • Tracey

    Tracey gave props (22 Jul 2008):

    I think this is my favorite of the three. Wonderful shots!

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell   gave props (24 Jul 2008):

    Hits the solar plexus.

  • Bonnie Doyle

    Bonnie Doyle   gave props (11 Aug 2008):

    so sad

  • Trish

    Trish gave props (14 Aug 2008):

    This breaks my heart....

  • Trish Meyer

    Trish Meyer gave props (17 Aug 2008):

    Wonderful capture of a remarkable sculpture.

  • Melissa Prosser

    Melissa Prosser gave props (17 Oct 2008):

    I think this is my favorite, too. From this angle, she almost looks real ... chilling, although I also think about friends and family I may not have had (maybe I wouldn't have even been born), if it weren't for them.

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