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What does the anti-slavery medallion say?

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What does the anti-slavery medallion say?
What the anti-slavery medallion designed by Josiah Wedgwood says is, "Am I not a man and a brother?" The words appear above an image of a crouched slave bound in chains. These medallions were popular among abolitionists during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique jewelry.
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Basalt Portrait Medallion, Edward Bourne, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Portrait Medallion of Edward Bourne, bricklayer at the Wedgwood factory. A bricklayer was kept on
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Jasperware Portrait Medallion, Marc Antony, Wedgwood, circa 1778
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An important early portrait medallion of Marc Antony in plain white jasper, probably predating the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine tricolour portrait medallion of the First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), a Whig statesman who
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery

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Pottery, Stoneware

Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920
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Group of seven portrait medallions, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Set of seven jasperware medallions, one a double portrait. Two are bright yellow, a very rare
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

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Pottery

Basalt Portrait Medallion, Oliver Cromwell, Wedgwood, circa 1775
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A self-framing portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell, MP: rebel, regicide, suppressor of Ireland
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

18th Century Wedgwood Four Color Jasper Dip Stoneware Medallion
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
"WEDGWOOD" verso, 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in., Ex. Lindsay Grigsby; Drs. Harold & Caroline Brown; partial label for
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

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