1838 Anti-Slavery: Am I Not A Woman And A Sister
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1838 Historic Anti-Slavery Token "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister" Legend, Copper, Sharp Choice About Uncirculated
1838-Dated. Black Woman Anti-Slavery Hard Times Token. "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister." Copper. Rulau 81. (Low 54). Choice About Uncirculated.
This beautiful sharply struck Anti-Slavery Token measures about 1" in diameter and is styled after Josiah Wedgewood's very popular: "Am I Not a Man and a Brother" Anti-Slavery theme plaque. This design also appeared on some British tokens issued around the 1790s. The natural medium chestnut-brown surfaces have very nice eye appeal, the reverse having glossy smooth colorful iridescent surfaces. Issued in America, this historic token sought to bring attention to the plight of Slaves, particularly the Black women who were being held in bondage in many of the Southern States. Obverse features a Black Woman down upon one knee, her arms shackled and pleading for humanity. The Reverse has: "Liberty 1838" within a wreath with the words "United States Of America" surrounding.
1838 Historic Anti-Slavery Token "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister" Legend, Copper, Sharp Choice About Uncirculated
1838-Dated. Black Woman Anti-Slavery Hard Times Token. "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister." Copper. Rulau 81. (Low 54). Choice About Uncirculated.
This beautiful sharply struck Anti-Slavery Token measures about 1" in diameter and is styled after Josiah Wedgewood's very popular: "Am I Not a Man and a Brother" Anti-Slavery theme plaque. This design also appeared on some British tokens issued around the 1790s. The natural medium chestnut-brown surfaces have very nice eye appeal, the reverse having glossy smooth colorful iridescent surfaces. Issued in America, this historic token sought to bring attention to the plight of Slaves, particularly the Black women who were being held in bondage in many of the Southern States. Obverse features a Black Woman down upon one knee, her arms shackled and pleading for humanity. The Reverse has: "Liberty 1838" within a wreath with the words "United States Of America" surrounding.
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1838 Anti-Slavery: Am I Not A Woman And A Sister
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