Perhaps Frederick Douglass’ 160 photographs won’t be a newsmaker in today’s camera-obsessed world. But in the 19th century, it’s more than enough to earn him the distinction of being the most photographed American of his lifetime. Even Abraham Lincoln himself can’t compare with just 126 photographs. And while Frederick Douglass did willingly have his portraits … Continue reading There’s a Reason Why Frederick Douglass Had So Many Photos Taken