Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powderhorn
Object Number:
1950.64
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 18.4 x 7.9 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron powder flask; pear-shaped with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; shell design stamped on both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry L. Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
