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title: Representation of the Box
author: Henry Box Brown & Charles Stearns
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20454/representation-of-the-box/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-05-16
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# Representation of the Box
_Authored by Henry Box Brown & Charles Stearns_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20454.jpg)
## Image Caption
Representation of the box in which [Henry Box Brown](https://www.worldhistory.org/Henry_Box_Brown/) was shipped to freedom in 1849. After his successful escape from slavery, many others were inspired to try the same. Image from the *Narrative of Henry Box Brown,* 1849.
Boston Public Library.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Stearns, H. B. B. &. C. (2025, May 16). Representation of the Box. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Stearns, Henry Box Brown & Charles. "Representation of the Box." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 16, 2025. .
### MLA
Stearns, Henry Box Brown & Charles. "Representation of the Box." *World History Encyclopedia*, 16 May 2025, .
## License & Copyright
This content comes from a public domain book whose copyright has expired. [Original image](https://archive.org/details/narrativeofhenry00brow/page/n93/mode/2up) by [**Henry Box Brown & Charles Stearns**](https://archive.org/details/narrativeofhenry00brow/page/n93/mode/2up). Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 16 May 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.