The Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863

Written by

President Lincoln, Abraham, American, 1809 - 1865

Published by

Forbes, John Murray, American, 1813 - 1898

Date

1862

On View

Concourse 3, C3 053

Exhibition

Slavery and Freedom

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (8.3 x 5.4 cm)

Caption

This booklet was produced in December 1862 specifically for Union soldiers to read and distribute among African Americans.

Description

A miniature pamphlet containing the text of the Emancipation Proclamation. Seven pages with the original printed salmon wrappers. Lightly soiled, text lightly tanned. In a half morocco and cloth box, spine gilt.

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Type

pamphlets

Topic

Emancipation

Law

Slavery

U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.40

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Usage

CC0

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53cfb0cb1-4ae9-4a81-b6ff-84246e819e49