Jewelry
England, United Kingdom, Europe
1790-1810
Carnelian; Brass
Engraved
2008.0036
Object Number2008.0036 |
Seal (Anti-slavery or Abolitionist medal)
Jewelry
Museum purchase
England, United Kingdom, Europe
1790-1810
1. Inscription; Flat surface; "AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER" engraved
Abolitionist; Anti-slavery; Society of Friends; Quaker; Social/political commentary; Slavery; Abolition; Anti-slavery; Slavery
Carnelian; Brass
Engraved
1.25 (L) , 0.9 (W) , 1.4 (D)
3.175 (L) , 2.2 (W) , 3.5 (D)
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[Catalogue] Sotheby's (auction catalogue).
• Earthenware figure in same pose with inscription: London, Rous Lench sale, 7/1/1986, lot 165, male slave in same position with tablet "BLESS.GOD. / THANK.BR. / ITTON.ME. / NO. SLAVE," Staffordshire, c. 1835
[Article] Margolin, Sam. 2002 "And Freedom to the Slave": Antislavery Ceramics, 1787-1865. Ceramics in America. 80- 109.
• Discussion of antislavery ceramics, including "Am I Not a Man and a Brother," and related wares: See full article.
[Book] Marschner, Joanna. 2017 Enlightened Princesses: Caroline, Augusta, Charlotte, and the Shaping of the Modern World.
• Discussion of British context for "Am I Not A Man..." theme, via a signet ring: p. 464