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The design was commissioned by the mater potter Josiah Wedgwood, a committed supporter of the abolition cause and initially manufactured by his company as a ceramic medallion. The image and slogan were much copied and reproduced on a wide variety of other items in order that sympathisers could clear...

Anti-Slavery Medallion

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The design was commissioned by the mater potter Josiah Wedgwood, a committed supporter of the abolition cause and initially manufactured by his company as a ceramic medallion. The image and slogan were much copied and reproduced on a wide variety of other items in order that sympathisers could clearly show their allegiance to the movement.

With kind permission of the Wisbech and enland Museum.

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10th Nov 2007 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
 Citizenship, History

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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