- 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
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Type
- sheet music
- 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.