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Anti-Slavery Medallion

Medallion
20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Anti-Slavery medallion; round yellow jasper medallion with black relief of a kneeling enslaved figure with text around the edge 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother?'

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAnti-Slavery Medallion (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Jasperware with applied relief
Brief description
Anti-slavery medallion, yellow jasperware with black relief, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, 20th century
Physical description
Anti-Slavery medallion; round yellow jasper medallion with black relief of a kneeling enslaved figure with text around the edge 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother?'
Dimensions
  • Height: 32mm
  • Width: 30mm
Marks and inscriptions
WEDGWOOD' / 'MADE IN / ENGLAND' (impressed on reverse)
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
10957 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number
Collection
Accession number
WE.9651-2014

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Record createdDecember 11, 2023
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