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Enameled container and lid with anti-slavery slogan

1775-1791

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A round, blue, white and black enamel container with a removable lid. The lid of the container is white. Written in black script on the lid of the container is "May the Enemies of LIBERTY, Feel the Evils of Slavery." The outside of the container is light blue, with a black rim. The inside is white.

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Catalog reference: 2011.155.286ab

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