Phillis Wheatley
Title

Phillis Wheatley

Caption

Phillis Wheatley, from frontispiece of her "Poems on Various Subjects". Enslaved aged sevn, purchased by Wheatley family of Boston, Mass, who educated and encouraged her. First African-American woman to be published.

Info+

Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784)

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP10A00_428

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Rights managed

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