The Proclamation of Emancipation Booklet Cover

The Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863

WRITTEN BY
President Lincoln, Abraham, American, 1809 - 1865
PUBLISHED BY
Forbes, John Murray, American, 1813 - 1898
DATE
1862
MEDIUM
ink on paper
DIMENSIONS
H x W: 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (8.3 x 5.4 cm)
CAPTION
This booklet was produced in December 1862 specifically for Union soldiers to read and distribute among African Americans.
DESCRIPTION
A miniature pamphlet containing the text of the Emancipation Proclamation. Seven pages with the original printed salmon wrappers. Lightly soiled, text lightly tanned. In a half morocco and cloth box, spine gilt.
CLASSIFICATION
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
EXHIBITION
Slavery and Freedom
ON VIEW
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
TYPE
pamphlets
TOPIC
Emancipation
Law
Slavery
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
CREDIT LINE
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
OBJECT NUMBER
2012.40
RESTRICTIONS & RIGHTS
Public domain
USAGE
CC0