Black History
Rare Harriet Beecher Stowe Author of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Colorful Ceramic Commemorative Display Plaque
c. 1860 Mid 19th Century, American Abolitionist HARRIET BEECHER STOWE and UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Theme Colorful Hand-painted Fired Porcelain Commemorative Display Plaque, Extremely Fine.
Exceedingly scarce, circa mid-19th century Colorful Commemorative Plaque celebrating "Uncle Tom's Cabin" author, Harriet Beecher Stowe. This ceramic, disc-shaped plaque measures about 6.4" in diameter and looks to have been made using both transfer design and original Hand-painted and kiln fired bright colors. According to the consignor, this Plaque comes from the estate of Yolande Betbeze Fox, the 1951 "Miss America" and an important Civil Rights figure who supported many African-American causes, including pressuring the Miss America competition to include minority contestants. She built a world-class collection of African-Americana, including this wonderful plaque. A minor edge chip is noticed on the outer border at 4 o'clock. Two tiny holes, as made, are noted at the top of the plaque,where a ribbon or string could be tied to hang this Plaque for display. Two old stickers are on the back, likely from when Fox originally acquired it in the 1950s-60s, then priced at $450. Very handsome and decorative. Rare.
Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 " July 1, 1896) was an American Abolitionist and author. She came from the Beecher family, a famous religious family, and is best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions for Enslaved African Americans.



The book reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential for both her writings and her public stances and debates on social issues of the day.