The second report of the Female Society for Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Walsall, and Their Respective Neighbourhoods, for the relief of British N---- slaves, established, 1825. Birmingham: Printed by B. Hudson, Bull Street
Female Society for Birmingham
Printer:
Hudson, Benjamin
Sixteen folios, printed in letterpress on both sides. Formerly bound, with evidence of stitching on the left edge. 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
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1827
Letterpress
: Letterpress with handwritten pen and ink additions on the first three folios.
Pen and ink
Accession number: PM.2-2022
Primary reference Number: 317551
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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