Object Details
Created by
National Anti-Slavery Standard, American, 1840 - 1870
Published by
American Anti-Slavery Society, American, 1833 - 1870
Description
A copy of the National Anti-Slavery Standard newspaper, Volume 20, Number 19. The newspaper is printed on off white newsprint with black ink. Printed in large ornate text on the masthead is “National Anti-Slavery Standard.” The volume number, date and whole number are printed below the title. Contact information for the American Anti-Slavery society is printed in the top left corner. The first article is a dedication to a speech by Senator Charles Sumner titled “THE RESULTS OF NEGRO EMANCIPATION.” The Edges of the newspaper are torn.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
September 24, 1859
Object number
2010.1.298.34
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
newspapers
Medium
ink on newsprint
Dimensions
H x W: 26 x 18 3/4 in. (66 x 47.6 cm)
Place printed
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Books and Published Materials
Movement
Abolitionist movement
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Antislavery
Associations and institutions
Journalism
Mass media
Resistance
Self-liberation
Social reform
Societies
U.S. History, 1815-1861
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2010.1.298.34