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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04557 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1836 |
| Title | Slave Market of America |
| Date | 1836 |
| Author | American Anti-Slavery Society |
| Document Type | Broadside |
| Content Description | American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with nine woodcuts. The woodcuts include the signing of the Declaration (based on Trumbull), a map of the capitol district entitled "The Residence of 7000 Slaves," a picture of the capitol building, three pictures of public prisons including one captioned "Jail in Washington, Sale of a Free Citizen to pay his Jail Fees," and three pictures of "Private Prisons" consisting of a slave house, ship and prison. Printed by William S. Dorr. Matted dimensions 89 x 71 cm. |
| Subjects | American Anti-Slavery Society Abolition Slavery Slave Sale African American History Reform Movement Washington, D.C. Declaration of Independence Religion US Constitution State Constitution Art, Music, Theater, and Film US Capitol Prisoner Slave Trade |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |