medal

Description

Summary: 1 white metal anti slavery medal perhaps issued in America as part of one of the anti-slavery conventions arranged by women in 1837-1839. Stamped on the obverse; 'AM I NOT A WOMAN AND A SISTER?' with Justice raising a chained African female slave, her arms raised in supplication. Stamped on the reverse; 'TO THE FRIENDS OF JUSTICE, MERCY AND FREEDOM'.


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