Title
The Contraband's Adventures
Subject
Broadsides
Songs and music
Slaves
Slavery
Abolitionists
African Americans
Description
Illustrated satirical four verse song written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Lyrics depict abolitionist group attempting to wash a black person's skin color off. Color cover image depicts two African Americans sitting on barrels.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861
Contributor
Magnus, Charles
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
301191
37540000503641
Coverage
New York
Original Format
1
21 cm