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Fry, W.T. Engraving of William Wilberforce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09791.0032 Author/Creator: Fry, W.T. Place Written: Type: Engraving Date: Pagination: Order a Copy

An engraving of William Wilberforce surrounded by other images. The engraving also features one white person dressed as a warrior protecting a cowering African person from another white person holding chains with a raised hand.

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