Sojourner Truth, 1864 — Antique Historical Print

Abolitionist · 1864

A restored historical artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

Sojourner Truth sold photographs of herself to fund her crusade, captioned: ‘I sell the shadow to support the substance.’

Seated portrait of Sojourner Truth in a white cap and shawl, knitting beside a small table.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain historical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.