Anti-Slavery Medallion Brooch

Wedgwood

1869-1885

  • Titles Anti-Slavery Medallion Brooch (Descriptive)
  • Artist Wedgwood, England, est. 1759
  • Medium stoneware (jasperware) and silver
  • Dimensions 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. (4.1 x 3.2 x 1 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; The Buten Wedgwood Collection, gift through the Wedgwood Society of New York, AFI.1461.2011
  • Work Type medallion
  • Classification Jewelry

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