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| Collection | Special collections, Michael Graham-Stewart collection |
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| User collections | K Plus Jamaica by mmcgrath |
| Gallery location | Storage - SOW (Floor plans) |
| People | Artist: Collyer, Joseph Artist: Moses, after Henry Publisher: Hurst, Wakefield |
Object details:
| Object ID | ZBA2644 |
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| Description | On the occasion of Parliament abolishing the slave trade in March 1807, this engraving was designed and dedicated to Prince William, Duke of Gloucester and is captioned: 'Brittania trampling on the emblmes of Slavery, holding a banner Declaring the Abolition and attending to the voice of Justice and Religion. On the left, the Trade is represented by a Ship freighted with Slaves, and the Standard (wiht a scull) on which is inscribed the sufferings of the NEgroes, and on the right is a bust of Mr. Wilberforece with a scroll containing the Names of the Speakers in favour of the Abolition in both Houses of Parliment &c.' Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection. |
| Date made | 1808 |
| Artist/Maker | Collyer, Joseph Moses, after Henry |
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| Place made | London |
| Credit | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund |
| Materials | engraving |
| Measurements | Sheet: 330 mm x 239 mm; Image: 267 mm x 222 mm |
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