‘N---- Slavery. Argument that the colonial slaves are better off than the English peasantry, answered, from The Royal Jamaica Gazette by Thomas Clarkson MA.’
Two folios, printed on both sides. Part of the contents of the work-bag (T.1-2022) produced by the Female Society for Birmingham (originally called the Ladies Society for the Relief of N---- Slaves) in West Bromwich, near Birmingham, as part of their campaign to abolish slavery.
Please note that the term 'n----' was used historically to describe people of black African heritage but today it is considered offensive. It is used here in its original, historical context only.
History note: Historical and Collectable online auction: ‘Commemoratives, Fairings, Stevengraphs, Staffordshire Pot Lids and Prattware’ on Tuesday 18 October 2022 (lot 76), from where purchased
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 2022
Method of acquisition: Bought (2022) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum Historical & Collectable
Accession number: PM.16-2022
Primary reference Number: 317577
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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