1842 Will: Female Owner Emancipates Slave [Slavery]

Two-page last will and testament written by Sarah Forrest of Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1842. We have not previously handled a document regarding slavery in which the sole owner is a woman, making th

Three-page 1814 last will and testament relating to the estate of John Hildreth of Bourbon County, Kentucky. In his will, Hildreth lists various slaves and directs that they be left to named heirs. Hi

Two-page last will and testament detailing the estate of James Stewart of Pendelton County, Kentucky, dated 1849. Stewart stipulates that his "negro girl" Harriet and her three children are to be eman

Three-page 1836 last will and testament written by a man named Barrett Turner of Madison County. Kentucky. In his will, Turner says he would prefer if his slaves continued to work on his land instead

Anti-Slavery Medallions. Am I Not A Man And A Brother. Abolitionist's Medallion (replica). Maker and place unknow. Vignette of kneeling female slave with slogan, "Am I Not A Woman & A Sister." Reverse

Autograph document signed by Daniel Rucker (1780-1833). Bourbon County, Kentucky, 27 September 1832. 3 pages. Undersigned by witnesses. To verso, autograph addendum by Clerk of Courts Thomas P. Smith.

Black History 1849 Richmond, Virginia Slave Owner "E. H. Simmons" Printed Receipt for "One Negro Slave named John" Sale June 26, 1849-Dated, Rare Partially-Printed Slavery $375 Bill of Sale for "One N

1882 Life of Frederick Douglass Illustrated SLAVERY Abolitionist Slave Trade “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” ― Frederick Douglass “I have observed this in my experience

1882 Life of Frederick Douglass Illustrated SLAVERY Abolitionist Slave Trade “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” ― Frederick Douglass “I have observed this in my experience

1899 Sweden Carl Bernhard Wadstrom Silver Medal. Head l. of great Swedish activist against the slave trade and slavery, a founder of Sierra Leone and advisor to Napoleon. By great female Swedish medal

[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. Partly printed bill of slave for enslaved man Will. [Fairfax County, VA], 5 January 1789.   1 page, 4to, 9 1/4 x 10 3/8 in., partly printed, toning, separations along old f

Highly unusual two-page emancipation document dated 1850 that details the freedom of a slave named “Henson” in Kentucky. Henson’s owner, James M. Higgins, was located in Morgan Count

Heading: (Cuba - Slavery) Author: Title: Manuscript list of slaves who were rented out, and their owners Place Published: Cuba Publisher: Date Published: 1872-73 Description: Si

In bronze, measurements: 7.5 x 8.5 cm. Property of a collector, Barcelona. The entire benefits from the sell of this lot will be destined to NGO's that fight against modern slavery in the 21st Century

Slavery Archive if 10 Items This small archive includes materials related to slaves, including the sale and renting of slaves and their valuation in estates at the death of their owners. Together, the

Limited Edition bronze 3/30 and dated 1994; Full length figure of an African female slave titled "Defiance"; Stands approximately 35 inches tall; No damage observed. See photos

Slave Owner Receives Pay for his Slave Enlisted in the Union Army CIVIL WAR. Two Partly Printed Documents Signed regarding former slave Charles Hargis, who enlisted in the Regiment United States Color

Has Pa Title ! Title will take owner approx 2 months to get back from State. Payment must be made by day stated in our terms. Car will be released when title gets back from the State. If you have any

This amazing piece of history is an excellent example of the Charleston “hire badge.” Charleston, South Carolina was the only city in the South to issue these tags. Each year a slave owner that hi

Runaway Slave Small Letterpress Broadside. Dated September 27, 1841. Broadside would indicate that the owner had frequent slave escapes. Charles Carroll was a member of a prestigious Maryland family.

Wesley Kimler April Galleons 2000oil on canvas96 h × 96 w in (244 × 244 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Thi

Nancy Callan Untitled USA, c. 2010hand-blown glass 11.25 h x 11 w x 6.5 d in (29 x 28 x 17 cm) Provenance: Acquired from the artist by the present owner Th

Nell Blaine Abstraction 1940India ink on paper 11 h x 8 w in (28 x 20 cm) Provenance: Acquired from Marilyn Harris (the artist's partner) by the present owner

[SLAVERY & ABOLITION].  List of Slaves and Free Negroes found under guard when Brig. Gen'l Martin assumed command at Plymouth, NC.  [Plymouth, NC], [1864?]. Manuscript listing over 262 indiv