Betty of Port Royal, 1863 This lithograph, titled "Betty," is a print from the 1863 publication "Lithografiska Skizzer från Fregatten Norrköpings Expedition till Amerika och Västindien" by Johan Govenius. The work depicts a Black woman from Port Royal named Betty, dressed in fashionable mid-19th-century attire that reflects the European styles of the period. Her garment features a wide-necked bodice with short sleeves and a voluminous skirt composed of multiple ruffled layers. She is set against a bustling waterfront market, the background includes various figures, buildings, and a ship visible in the distance. This specific print is unmounted and unframed. Sheet: 8.5 x 11.5 inches; image: 6 x 8.5 inches $100-120
