The Code Behind Closed Doors

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Title

The Code Behind Closed Doors

Subject

History
Art and history
History--19th century
Slavery--America--History

Description

This three dimensional, mixed media art piece reflects the unspoken code used by slaves seeking freedom along the Underground Railroad. See the essay entitled "Visual Cues Along the Journey on the Underground Railroad" by Dr. Anne Bouie for a detailed description of the work's significance.

Creator

Bouie, Anne, Dr.

Source

Grant - 13-DCCHP-07

Publisher

Bouie, Anne, Dr.

Date

2013

Rights

Reproduction rights reserved by Dr. Anne Bouie.
The Humanities Council reserves the right to display and distribute grant funded projects for educational purposes.

Format

Image
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Type

Image

Identifier

07.DCCHP.2013

Coverage

Washington, DC

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Original Format

Mixed Media Sculpture

Physical Dimensions

2921 x 1986 px

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