Slaves in Chains: 'O BRITAIN TO THEE WE APPEAL'
Framed, in a white marble frame, and glazed ivory panel surrounded by gilt quill work. The background of the panel is painted with a landscape scene. On it are two wax figures of enslaved Africans in wire chains. They are kneeling and beseeching an 'all seeing eye' motif. Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.
Object Details
| ID: | ZBA2787 |
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| Collection: | Special collections |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1820 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund |
| Measurements: | Image: 55 mm x 55 mm |