Abolitionist seal
Abolitionist seal of brass mounted basalt, moulded with 'Am I not a woman and a sister?' The kneeling African figure is derived from Wedgwood’s famous plaque, which became one of the most ubiquitous images of the abolition campaign. The use of a female figure reflects the importance of women in the campaign. Part of Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.
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Object details
| ID: | ZBA2493 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art; Special collections |
| Type: | Seal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund |
| Measurements: | Seal: 26 x 17 mm |