Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Historical Artifacts
Hat iron
Object Number:
INV.11737a,c
Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
Box: 1 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 24.4 cm )
Part (iron): 9 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/8 in. (24.1 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm)
Description:
Rotary hat iron with trapezoidal head pierced with holes on ends and with smooth, curving sides, mounted on black, turned wooden handle with metal cap on end; blue box with printed inscriptions, and instructional brochure.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
