Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
The Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863
1862
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A miniature pamphlet containing the text of the Emancipation Proclamation. Seven pages with the original printed salmon wrappers. Lightly soiled, text lightly tanned. In a half morocco and cloth box, spine gilt.
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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗
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Catalog reference: 2012.40
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