Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Pocket magnifier
Object Number:
INV.14322
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Horn, glass, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 3/4 x 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 2.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Pocket magnifier with three lenses cased and rimmed in horn; eye-shaped case has three magnifying glasses of varying sizes and strengths that pivot out for use; circular lenses are contained within circular horn frame with "ears"; case has hole in center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
