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We have not been able to trace another example of this fine cast iron slave image, likely used as a paperweight.
This precise image, of the imploring slave, was adopted by Josiah Wedgewood in 1787 and printed, stamped, forged, sculpted into a myriad of forms, often with the surrounding phrase, "Amniota. A Man and a Brother." It was later changed to, "Am I Not a Man and a Brother?" Spellings of the name vary, but are connected to the moving story of a Christian slave on the Middle Passage, etc. This was the most significant image of the abolitionist movement.
The present measures 3 x 4.5 inches approximately, is sold iron with patination seeming to intentionally mimic that of the slaves chains. It has use consistent with age, but remains in very good condition.
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