Riding the sawbuck

Title
Riding the sawbuck
LC Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Armed Forces Soldiers
Description
This photograph, taken after the fall of Vicksburg, shows one of the punishments inflicted on negro soldiers who had committed breaches of discipline. They were set astride of a plank six inches wide and forced to remain in this position which was neither comfortable nor dignified for two or three hours under guard. The negro guard clothed with a little authority over his fellows, is apparently swelling with importance. The two negro soldiers "riding the sawbuck" look apathetic, but it is doubtful if they are enjoying themselves to any great extent.
Work Type
lantern slides
Date
1911/1940
Identifier
P217:40:28
Rights
In Copyright
Local Collection Name
Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides, 1900-1940 (P 217)
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Primary Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Is Part Of
Set 61 - Civil War
Institution
Oregon State University
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