Gospel Hymns No. 2
Personal hymnal of Harriet Tubman
- On View
- Slavery and Freedom Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Composed by
- Bliss, Philip Paul, American, 1838 - 1876
- Sankey, Ira D., American
- Owned by
- Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
- Date
- 1876
- 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)
- 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
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- books
- Topic
- Christianity
- Emancipation
- Freedom
- Gospel (Music)
- Prayer
- Religion
- Slavery
- The Black Church
- 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
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.