Description: Abolitionist John Roger's Uncle Neds School, 20-1/2 inches high, "Patented July 3, 1866" on the base; professionally finished. 20 1/2" high. This plaster sculpture depicts Uncle Ned, a cobbler, shining a boot while assisting a young black student with her reading. At his feet, a young black boy sits reading from a tattered book. John Rogers, a popular white American sculptor, was best known for his tabletop plasters depicting everyday American life. A strong supporter of Abraham Lincoln, abolition, and the Union, Rogers earned national acclaim in abolitionist circles for his sympathetic sculptures depicting anti-slavery themes and Civil War scenes.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Jackson, Wyoming
End Time: 2024-11-13T16:15:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Style: Americana
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Reproduction
Maker: John Rogers
