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The Fugitive Slave Bill, 1854. Creator: Unknown.

The Fugitive Slave Bill, 1854. Creator: Unknown.

2-833-249 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

This printing of the Fugitive Slave Bill was sponsored by anti-slavery groups as a protest against the new law that required local and state authorities to assist slave owners in retrieving slaves.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Millard Fillmore: American: President of the United States, politician
Medium
  1. Ink on paper
Picture Type
  1. Bills (legislative records)
Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Politics Political Events

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4686x6910
File Size : 94,865kb

Aliases

  1. 2012.46.5
  1. NMAAHC-2012_46_5_001.txt
  1. 0990004795
  1. 2-833-249
  1. 2012.46.5
  1. 2833249
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