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AN AMERICAN SILVER ANTI-SLAVERY BADGE
AN AMERICAN SILVER ANTI-SLAVERY BADGE

CIRCA 1863

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AN AMERICAN SILVER ANTI-SLAVERY BADGE
CIRCA 1863
Inscribed with the motto of the Women's Loyal National League 'IN EMANCIPATION IS NATIONAL UNITY,' reverse with dedication 'Women's L.N.L., NEW YORK, 1863'
2 in. (5.1 cm.) long

拍品专文

The Women's Loyal National League sold these silver badges to finance the petition campaign to end slavery in America. Susan B. Anthony described the image as a slave "breaking his last chain." The badge sold for $3.00 in solid silver.

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