August 21, 2015

Witnessing History: How This Colorized Image of Walt Whitman Brings 1863 Back to Life

This amazing colorized image brings Walt Whitman's 1863 Civil War era back to life. Witness history with this portrait of the famous poet, journalist and essayist in vivid color!

Posted in 1860s

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This amazing colorized image shows Walt Whitman in color back during the Civil War, in 1863.

Portrait of Walt Whitman in color – 1863

Source: Flickr User Oliver Anderson

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