Anti-slavery medallion
Anti-Slavery Medallion
ca. 1787 (made)
ca. 1787 (made)
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Oval medallion, white jasperware medallion with applied relief in black jasperware of a kneeling man in chains, with 'AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER' in raised lettering around the edge
Object details
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| Title | Anti-slavery medallion (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Jasperware with applied relief |
| Brief description | Anti-slavery medallion, white jasperware with black applied relief of a kneeling man, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Etruria, ca. 1787 |
| Physical description | Oval medallion, white jasperware medallion with applied relief in black jasperware of a kneeling man in chains, with 'AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER' in raised lettering around the edge |
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| Marks and inscriptions | WEDGWOOD / V' (impressed) |
| 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. |
| Other number | 9627 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.7831-2014 |
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| Record created | October 2, 2023 |
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