Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ankle shackles
Object Number:
INV.817
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Each (shackle): 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (14 x 14 x 2.9 cm)
Part (length of chain): 17 x 1 x 1/2 in. (43.2 x 2.5 x 1.3
Marks:
stamped: on the ends of the lock: "B"
stamped: on the shackle arches: "3"
stamped: beside the hinges: "HIATT"
Description:
Pair of stirrup shaped ankle shackles; arch is hinged and inserts into a cylindrical locking mechanism (key jammed into one of the locks); metal tabs at the top of each attach to a length of chain with a swivel hinge in the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Hunter Wykes, 2/5/32
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
