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Slave whip owned by British abolitionist Charles James Fox, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown.

Wooden handle with hide lash and hide loop through opposite end for hanging storage. British politician Charles James Fox (1749-1806) oversaw a Foreign Slave Trade Bill that prohibited British subjects from contributing to the trading of slaves with the colonies of Britain's wartime enemies, thus eliminating two-thirds of the slave trade passing through British ports.
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Title:
Slave whip owned by British abolitionist Charles James Fox, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown.
Caption:
Wooden handle with hide lash and hide loop through opposite end for hanging storage. British politician Charles James Fox (1749-1806) oversaw a Foreign Slave Trade Bill that prohibited British subjects from contributing to the trading of slaves with the colonies of Britain's wartime enemies, thus eliminating two-thirds of the slave trade passing through British ports.
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Image size:
5336 x 2436 px | 37.2 MB
Print size:
45.2 x 20.6 cm | 17.8 x 8.1 in (300 dpi)