Medallion
1970 (made)
This figure was modelled by William Hackwood in 1787. The original slave medallion was distributed free by Josiah Wedgwood to supporters of the anti-slavery movement led by Wilberforce, of which Wedgwood was a leading member.
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| Brief description | Anti-slavery medallion, portrait of a kneeling enslaved man in chains facing right. |
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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. |
| Summary | This figure was modelled by William Hackwood in 1787. The original slave medallion was distributed free by Josiah Wedgwood to supporters of the anti-slavery movement led by Wilberforce, of which Wedgwood was a leading member. |
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| Accession number | WE.2136-2014 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2019 |
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