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[B stands for bloodhound] [graphic].
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Title
[B stands for bloodhound] [graphic].
Publisher
[New York: s.n]
Publisher
NY. New York. 1864
Date
[1864]
Physical Description
1 print: engraving; overall 17 x 2 cm. (6.75 x 4.5 in)
Description
Image is accompanied by a verse, which begins as follows: "B Stands for Bloodhound. On merciless fangs / The slaveholder feels that his "property" hangs, /." With his arms extended over his head, an escaped slave falls to his knees. Behind him, a bloodhound bites at his shoulders and claws his thigh; two other dogs surround him.
Is part of
Thomas, Abel Charles, 1807-1880. Gospel of slavery. New York: Published by T.W. Strong, 1864.
Notes
Illustration in Abel C. Thomas's Gospel of Slavery (New York: Published by T.W. Strong, 1864), n.p.
Fels Afro-Americana Image Project, Fugitives.
Subject
Fugitive slaves -- Capture & imprisonment -- United States.
Hunting dogs
Genre
Engravings -- 1860-1870.
Book illustrations -- 1860-1870.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | Am 1864 Thoma 50969.D vignette B
Accession number
50969.D
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Fels African Americana Image Project
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