Unnamed Seamstress #1 - SEA8
Title
Unnamed Seamstress #1 - SEA8
Identifier
SEA8
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, African American women--History, Women artisans
Source
South Carolina and American General Gazette
Date
October 7, 1780
Trade
Seamstress
Gender
Female
Enslaver
Name not listed
Home Location
South Carolina
Events
1. Self-emancipated from enslaver
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
To be Sold as she Runs
A Likely young MULATTO WENCH, about 21 years of age, who has been used for many years to attend to children ; she is also an exceeding good seamstress, clear-starcher and house-wench. A young child, three years old, to be sold with her if agreeable. For particulars apply to the Printer.
A Likely young MULATTO WENCH, about 21 years of age, who has been used for many years to attend to children ; she is also an exceeding good seamstress, clear-starcher and house-wench. A young child, three years old, to be sold with her if agreeable. For particulars apply to the Printer.
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