Published by
Wm. A. Pond & Co., American, founded 1871
Created by
Braham, David, British, 1834 - 1905
Written by
Harrigan, Edward, American, 1844 - 1911
Subject of
Hart, Tony, American, 1855 - 1891
Date
1876
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (34 x 26 cm)
Description
Sheet music with cover with title "Slavery Days Song and Chorus Sung by Harrigan & Hart" and Cover illustrated with two seated men and basket of cotton.
printed ink on paper
Statement
Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Written Music
Type
sheet music
Topic
Minstrel (Music)
Slavery
Stereotypes
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
Object number
2011.51.16
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b8a07dd-0f5b-4ba2-8700-e42f93ba7d78

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