On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Rhode Island Anti-Slavery Society, American, 1833 - 1850s
Owned by
Garrison, George Thompson, American, 1836 - 1904
Garrison, William Lloyd, American, 1805 - 1879
Date
1830s - 1850s
Medium
ink on cardboard
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 2 7/16 × 1 13/16 in. (7.9 × 6.2 × 4.6 cm)
H x W x D (a - body): 3 × 2 7/16 × 1 3/4 in. (7.6 × 6.2 × 4.4 cm)
H x W x D (b - lid): 13/16 × 2 5/16 × 1 11/16 in. (2.1 × 5.9 × 4.3 cm)
Description
Cardboard coin collection box produced by the Rhode Island Anti-Slavery Society. The box is constructed in two pieces, a top and bottom. The top has a slot for coins and fits into the bottom. The box is yellow with black print, including a tableau on the front of kneeling enslaved figure surrounded by implements of bondage.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Movement
Abolitionist movement
Type
boxes (containers)
Topic
Antislavery
Associations and institutions
Slavery
Social reform
Societies
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Garrison Family in memory of George Thompson Garrison
Object number
2014.115.9
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51812d554-b14d-4d08-8d4e-c91e66e14bd2

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page