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The Emancipation of the Negroes Cartoon

Description:

This cartoon celebrates the emancipation of the slaves that officially took place on January 1, 1863. The centerpiece is of a former slave family finally being united. The image is surrounded by scenes of African Americans being paid for thei labor and other benefits from emancipation contrasting with the scenes of slave auctions and angry masters with whips chasing their runaway slaves.

Creator:

Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly

Creation Date:

January 24, 1863

Collection Title:

Harper's Weekly

Collection Number:

051 H236, 1863

Image Number:

jan 24, 1863