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Seal (Anti-slavery or Abolitionist medal)
1790-1810
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Carnelian
- Brass
Museum Object Number
2008.0036
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
2008.0036
Object Name
Seal (Anti-slavery or Abolitionist medal)
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Flat surface
Inscription: "AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER" engraved
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Abolitionist
- Anti-slavery
- Society of Friends
- Quaker
- Social/political commentary
- Slavery
- Abolition
- Anti-slavery
- Slavery
Materials
- Carnelian
- Brass
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.9 (W) x 1.4 (D) x 1.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.2 (W) x 3.5 (D) x 3.175 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
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. 1835Article: 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