a free Black tailor from North Carolina whose opposition to the Illinois “black laws” helped make the case for racial equality
This sweeping new history recognizes that the Civil War was not just a military conflict but also a moment of profound transformation in Americans' relationship to the natural world
and ultimately donated the most famous flag in American history
yet many did not work in medical capacities--they served as organizers
Great Horned Owl Puppet tom Ryan a free Black tailor fromTall, silent, with curving "horns" and stern looking, yellow eyes, the Great Horned Owl possesses a disturbing beauty. At night, in the dark when we have trouble seeing, he startles us with a sudden, "Who who whoo!" And we are glad we are not smaller than he. This magnificently crafted puppet features feather like plush, movable wings, a rotating head and blinking eyes. Length: 9" Long Width: 5" Wide Height: 18" Tall Weight: 16. 16 oz