On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
1775-1791
Medium
porcelain and enamel
Dimensions
Diameter (diameter X depth - assembled): 7/8 × 5/8 in. (2.2 × 1.6 cm)
Diameter (diameter X depth - container): 13/16 × 1/2 in. (2.1 × 1.3 cm)
Diameter (diameter X depth - lid): 7/8 × 1/4 in. (2.2 × 0.6 cm)
Description
A round, blue, white and black enamel container with a removable lid. The lid of the container is white. Written in black script on the lid of the container is "May the Enemies of LIBERTY, Feel the Evils of Slavery." The outside of the container is light blue, with a black rim. The inside is white.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Movement
Anti-slavery movements
Type
boxes (containers)
Topic
Antislavery
Design
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.155.286ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c9c8c487-349c-439d-a88e-b4093c00eacd

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