Slave Coffle, House of J.W. Neal & Co, Washington, DC

Item

Item sets
Mall Histories
Washington
Title
Slave Coffle, House of J.W. Neal & Co, Washington, DC
Date
1836
Description
This image of slaves chained together marching from the House of J.W. Neal & Co.in Washington, DC, was published in a broadside (or poster). The broadside was printed during an abolitionist campaign in 1835-36 designed to pressure Congress to end slavery in the nation's capital.
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
Coverage
1830-1859
Original Format
letterpress with nine wood-engravings