Medallion
Anti-slavery medallion, terracotta with black relief, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, after 1890
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| Brief description | Anti-slavery medallion, terracotta with black relief, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, after 1890 |
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| Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
| Object history | The original slave medallion was distributed free to supporters of the anti-slavery movement, of which Josiah Wedgwood was a leading member. |
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| Accession number | WE.2132-2014 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2019 |
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