Published by
American Anti-Slavery Society, American, 1833 - 1870
Illustrated by
Anderson, Alexander, American, 1775 - 1870
Date
1839
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 4 5/16 x 2 3/4 in. (11 x 7 cm)
Caption
The Slave's Friend, a periodical directed to primary school children, was the collaborative effort of abolitionist Ransom G. Williams and noted American wood engraver Alexander Anderson. It was published only from January through December 1839.
Description
Volume II, Number VI of The Slave's Friend, a periodical for primary school children written by abolitionist Ransom G. Williams, published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, and featuring woodcut illustrations on the front and back cover, as well as one interior woodcut by Alexander Anderson. The periodical features black printed text on a green cover; there is some discoloration on the top left portion of the front cover. The cover illustration features a vignette of three children reading a book, below a single eye. On either side of the children are statues, one representing freedom and standing atop the Declaration of Independence, and the other representing Justice and standing atop the Bible. At the bottom is the text [FOR SALE AT THE ANTI-SLAVERY OFFICE / Corner of Nassau and Spruce sts., New-York.].
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Movement
Anti-slavery movements
Abolitionist movement
Type
periodicals
Topic
Antislavery
Children
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.46.6
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e5bf4913-ecaf-47e2-a072-b872199dbc5d

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