Portrait of Theodore Parker, 1850-1860
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Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was a Unitarian theologian and leader in early 19th-century social reform. The Massachusetts-born Parker opposed the expansion of slavery and aided fugitives fleeing the repressive system. He was also a member of the "Secret Six," an organization that backed abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.
Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was a Unitarian theologian and leader in early 19th-century social reform. The Massachusetts-born Parker opposed the expansion of slavery and aided fugitives fleeing the repressive system. He was also a member of the "Secret Six," an organization that backed abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.
Artifact
Carte-de-visite (Card photograph)
Date Made
1850-1860
Subject Date
1850-1860
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2019.0.15.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Albumen process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.125 in.
Width: 2.5 in.
Inscriptions
at bottom, below image: Warren verso: Warren's / Portraits / 465 Washington St / Boston red bordered label adhered to back typed: 2644
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