Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Caption

Gospel Hymns No. 2, by P. P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, Harriet Tubman’s personal book of hymns.

Description

Book of hymns by P.P. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey, 112-pages, discolored cover with black printing, text and binding. Text reads "Gospel hymns No. 2, BY PP. BLISS AND IRA D. SANKEY AS USED BY THEM IN GOSPEL MEETINGS."

Composed by

Philip Paul Bliss, American, 1838 - 1876

Ira D. Sankey

Owned by

Harriet Tubman, American, 1822 - 1913

Date

1876

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson

Medium

ink on paper, cardboard

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 9/16 in. (20.8 x 13.7 x 1.4 cm)

Type

books

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Exhibition

Slavery and Freedom

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Object number

2009.50.25

Topic

African American

Emancipation

Gospel (Music)

Religion

Slavery

United States--History--1865-1921

Title

Personal hymnal of Harriet Tubman

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain