Friday Some Frederick Douglas related scultures in New Bedford
Some Frederick Douglas related scultures in New Bedford
Today I will share some shots of a couple of sculptures in the city, one just recently added and one that's been here for a couple of years, I think.
They are both related to Frederick Douglas, and here is what I know about him from online research
New Bedford was Frederick Douglass’s first home after escaping slavery in 1838. The city's thriving abolitionist community, booming maritime economy, and safe harbor profoundly shaped his identity as an orator and activist, providing him with his first taste of earning an honest, paid wage
Upon arriving in Massachusetts, Douglass was sheltered by prominent Black entrepreneurs Nathan and Mary “Polly” Johnson at their home. Their house (located at 21 Seventh St) was a vital stop on the Underground Railroad.
As a skilled caulker, Douglass found work at the bustling docks, though he initially faced integration resistance until whaling masters intervened. His time working on the whaling ships, which was the industry that made New Bedford the wealthiest city in the world at the time.
And this is the new, recently installed piece
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I think it's such a cool piece to give tribute to such a well-known figure in New Bedford's history
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And another angle, I tried looking online, but can not find any information on the artist who made this
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Next up is this statue of him as a young man in Abolition Park here in New Bedford, and it is, if I am not mistaken, across the road from the house of Nathan and Mary Johnson, who I mentioned earlier
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The bronze sculpture is by nationally renowned artist Richard Blake
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And I couldn't decide between the color and Monochrome version of this shot, so sharing both
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And that’s all folks
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What a beautiful place you've visited! I'm passionate about sculptures; I love to stop and admire them. These are truly beautiful. I appreciate you sharing your research.
Gorgeous photographs.
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What a beautiful sculpture! And so much history is surrounding it. I've seen several films made about Frederick Douglass's life.
Excellent shots.
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What a masterpiece! Thanks for sharing this educational captures. By the way, i like the colored version hehe
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thanks for the feedback :)
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Nice tribute shots to Frederick Douglas, I didn't realize he called New Bedford home! Some very nice shots of the bench and bronzed statue though. Great job!
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The detail that grounded this for me: Douglass arrived in New Bedford in 1838 and found work as a caulker at the docks. Not as a speaker or activist yet. Just a skilled worker getting honest wages for the first time in his life. The city's specific combination of abolitionism and maritime economy made that possible at that exact moment in history.
That overlap is what made New Bedford the landing spot rather than just geography. Makes the choice of where to put the sculptures feel right.
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