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Bowl, c. 1730, by John Hastier (American, 1691–1771). On permanent deposit from The Dietrich American Foundation Collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Bowl, c. 1730, by John Hastier (American, 1691–1771). On permanent deposit from The Dietrich American Foundation Collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Exhibition

Slavery and American Art

March 1–April 21, 2019

In this small installation we explore how works of art in the museum tell the stories of enslaved and enslaving individuals. Uncovering the connections between slavery and the materials and makers of these works is a first step toward a truthful accounting of history.

Fernberger Family Gallery 108

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Curators

Rosalie Hooper, Project Curatorial and Interpretation Assistant

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