A Slave Auction in Virginia

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Two page article published in the 'Illustrated London News', 16 February, 1861 with engravings, which contain historical and offensive terms: 'The principal church in Charleston, S.C.' and 'Dealers inspecting a Negro at Slave auction in Viriginia.' Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.

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Object Details

ID:	ZBA2649.1
Type:	Print
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1861
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements:	image: 185 mm x 125 mm; Sheet: 277 mm x 407 mm
Parts:	A Slave Auction in Virginia (Print) A Slave Auction in Virginia (Print) (ZBA2649.1) A Slave Auction in Virginia (Print) (ZBA2649.2)