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Proclaim Liberty throughout all The Land..., Garrison antislavery banner

Proclaim Liberty throughout all The Land..., Garrison antislavery banner Cotton, paint, silk fringe
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Cotton, paint, silk fringe by unknown, Boston, 1843

113.75 cm x 96.25 cm

Textiles 03.005


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[ This description is from the project: MHS 225th Anniversary ]

Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison used this cotton banner at Massachusetts anti-slavery fairs and festivals, including Dedham's First of August Celebration. The banner's slogan, "Proclaim liberty throughout ALL the land, unto ALL the inhabitants thereof," surrounds a large painting of a ringing liberty bell.