Slave Emancipation Society medallion

Slave Emancipation Society medallion. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: F0680

Description: William Hackwood designed this famous medallion for the abolition campaign. It was produced in jasperware by one of Britain’s leading industrialists, Josiah Wedgwood, who was an ardent abolitionist. Its motto – ‘Am I not a man and a brother? – became the rallying cry for the campaign.

Creator: William Hackwood (circa 1757-1829) for Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795)

Date: circa 1787-1829

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London, Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection