Drawing of Anthony Burns
Title
Drawing of Anthony Burns
Description
This image shows a portrait drawing of fugitive slave Anthony Burns. Surrounding his portrait are other drawings representing his years as a slave, his subsequent escape in 1854, and his arrival in Boston. His arrest and eventual rendition are also depicted.
Subject
Burns, Anthony, 1834-1862
Fugitive slaves
Race discrimination
Law enforcement
Publisher
Hingham Public Library
Library of Congress
Date Created
c. 1855
Rights
No known copyright restrictions.
Access Rights
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Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Drawings
Spatial Coverage
Boston (Mass.)
Temporal Coverage
1854-1855
Citation
“Drawing of Anthony Burns,” Hingham Public Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed April 18, 2024, https://hinghampubliclibrary.omeka.net/items/show/333.