Gospel Hymns No. 2

Composed by

Bliss, Philip Paul, American, 1838 - 1876

Sankey, Ira D., American

Owned by

Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913

Date

1876

On View

Concourse 3, C3 053

Exhibition

Slavery and Freedom

Medium

ink on paper, cardboard

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 9/16 in. (20.8 x 13.7 x 1.4 cm)

Title

Personal hymnal of Harriet Tubman

Caption

Gospel Hymns No. 2, by P. P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, Harriet Tubman’s personal book of hymns.

Description

Book of hymns by P.P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, 112-pages, discolored cover with black printing, text and binding. Text reads "Gospel hymns No. 2, BY PP. BLISS AND IRA D. SANKEY AS USED BY THEM IN GOSPEL MEETINGS."

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Type

books

Topic

Emancipation

Freedom

Gospel (Music)

Religion

Slavery

U.S. History, 1865-1921

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson

Object number

2009.50.25

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Usage

CC0

GUID

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