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Anti-Slavery Badge
about 1863
Object Place: Probably New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
5.1 cm (2 in) long
Credit Line
Samuel Putnam Avery Fund
Accession Number2017.280
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsMetalwork
InscriptionsFront bears the motto of the Women's Loyal National League 'IN EMANCIPATION IS NATIONAL UNITY'
Reverse is inscribed with dedication 'Women's L.N.L., NEW YORK, 1863'
Reverse is inscribed with dedication 'Women's L.N.L., NEW YORK, 1863'
Provenance2017, offered for sale at Christie’s New York as part of the Jay P. Altmayer Family Collection (Palmetto Hall: The Jay P. Altmayer Collection, January 19, 2017, lot 122) and purchased by the Museum. (Accession date: April 19, 2017)