MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:
Wedgwood Anti-Slavery Medallion
Description:
Dimension:H:1.250in W:1.125in Oval
Creator:
Hackwood, William
Dates:
ca. 1787
Abstract:
Blue, round, ceramic jasperware medallion with a kneeling figure in bas-relief at the center. The figure's wrists and ankles are bound with a length of chain, and he holds his hands upwards in a pleading gesture. "AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER." is inscribed in bas-relief around the outer perimeter. Unsigned and undated.
Call #:
01.C.29
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