Description: Description of Photograph This is an 8x12 inch Reproduction Photograph made from a high quality scan of the original. When evaluating the quality of the photo, please keep in mind that most photos in our collection were taken over 100 years ago. Title: Effects of the Fugitive-Slave-Law Related Names: Kaufmann, Theodor. Hoff & Bloede. Date Created/Published: New York : Publ. by Hoff & Bloede, 1850. Summary: An impassioned condemnation of the Fugitive Slave Act passed by Congress in September 1850, which increased federal and free-state responsibility for the recovery of fugitive slaves. The law provided for the appointment of federal commissioners empowered to issue warrants for the arrest of alleged fugitive slaves and to enlist the aid of posses and even civilian bystanders in their apprehension. The print shows a group of four black men--possibly freedmen--ambushed by a posse of six armed whites in a cornfield. One of the white men fires on them, while two of his companions reload their muskets. Two of the blacks have evidently been hit; one has fallen to the ground while the second staggers, clutching the back of his bleeding head. The two others react with horror. Below the picture are two texts, one from Deuteronomy: 'Thou shalt not deliver unto the master his servant which has escaped from his master unto thee. He shall dwell with thee. Even among you in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates where it liketh him best. Thou shalt not oppress him.' The second text is from the Declaration of Independence: 'We hold that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' The print is unusually well drawn and composed for a political print of the period. The handling of both the lithographic technique and the figures betray particular skill. Notes: Entered . . . 1850 by Hoff & Bloede. Publ. by Hoff & Bloede New York 180 William Str. Corner of Spruce Str. New York. Signed in reverse: Th. Kaufmann (Theodor Kaufmann?). The Library's impression of the print was deposited for copyright on October 30, 1850. Title appears as it is written on the item. Weitenkampf, p. 101. Reference copy in: LOT 4422-A. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress) Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1850-5. Subjects: United States.--Fugitive slave law (1850) African Americans--1850. Slavery--1850. s--1850. Political cartoons--1850. Bookmark /2008661523/ Bookmark:2008661523 Bookmark:2008661523 Size Approximately 8x12 inches. Note: Some images may have white bars on the sides or top if the original image does not conform to the 8x12 dimensions. Want to purchase the Original? The original is not for sale. Return Policy We are so confident in the quality we provide that we back every order with a money-back guarantee! This means if you are not satisfied, for ANY reason, a refund will be given.(No need to return the photo) Quality This Photograph is a Archive Quality Reproduction created directly from the original photograph. Our laboratory uses premium DNP Dye-Sublimation Paper guaranteeing brighter colors, sharper whites, and prints that will last a lifetime. Shipping We have taken extra steps to ensure that your prints arrive to you safely and undamaged. We use extra thick, stay-flat envelopes to get your photos to you as quickly and as safely as possible. Source: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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