Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Handcuffs and key
Object Number:
INV.8976ab
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
overall (cuffs): 9 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 23.8 x 8.3 x 3.2 cm )
overall (key): 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 2
Marks:
stamped: head of key, each side: "1"
stamped: one side, each cuff: "HARD"
stamped: one side, each cuff: "FRUGGATT / WARRANTED / WROUGHT"
Description:
Steel naval style handcuffs; c-curve cuffs hinged to the lock mechanism which slides over the cuff, keyhole in the center of each; three chain links hold cuffs together. Key with an oval head, hollow cylinder.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
