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Rare Anti-Slavery Bag or Reticule. 1827.

A pink silk anti-slavery bag, the front with a panel printed with a depiction of a kneeling chained negro slave. The reverse with a six line anti-slavery verse.
A hand-written note gives some of its history:
Jane neale to her dear friend
Sarah Lloyd
Christians town
4th month 26th 1827
lent by Mrs Pearse. Pendower