Writing box with Wedgwood abolitionist medallion
Designer: William Hackwood; Maker: Wedgwood
Rare rolled paper decorated traveling writing box, fitted with a 'slave' medallion, Wedgwood, c.1787. The interior of the box is fitted for writing tools and retains its original salmon colored paper. England, c.1790; noteper Lotus Stack, Textile curator,'interior paper' is actually silk fabric.
- Date
- c. 1790
- In our collection
- since April the 7th, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- 2 5/16 x 4 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (5.87 x 11.75 x 6.67 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Rolled paper on wood with stoneware (jasper) medallion
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- Composition
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atium 39% oxygen 15% iron 39% cadmium 4% copper 2% zinc 1%