No. 14 John Brown collected money from sympathizers and friends to carry out his plans.

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A screen print from the series “The Legend of John Brown” by Jacob Lawrence. The print depicts John Brown standing over a table with both hands outstretched. On the table are two silver coins and two gold coins. On the wall to the proper left of Brown is a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus. On the opposite wall is a depiction of Mary holding an infant Jesus. Behind Brown is a dark blue wall. On the front of the print, the artist wrote the series number and edition in the lower left corner [#14 51/60] and signed and dated in the lower right corner [Jacob Lawrence 1977].

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