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“Any Holder But A Slave Holder” potholder

ca. 1800s

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

In the decades leading up to the Civil War, Black and white Northerners formed anti-slavery organizations. These groups sent petitions to Congress, organized resistance to slave catchers and kidnappers, and sold pamphlets and other items to spread awareness of the sin of slavery.

LI-2018-21.03

Details

  • Title: “Any Holder But A Slave Holder” potholder
  • Date Created: ca. 1800s
  • Subject Keywords: anti-slavery, antebellum
  • Rights: Courtesy of Angelo Scarlato

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