Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Sauce plate
Object Number:
INV.3708
Date:
1830-1835
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 in. ( 1.9 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass plate; circular form with scalloped edge; rim decorated with alternating shields and trees; center decorated with band of alternating shields and flowers around central flower.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
