Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Scoop
Object Number:
Z.1039
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. ( 31.4 x 15.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: below handle, "PHILA. SCOOP CO. /----/ EXTRA GAL V"
Description:
Wooden and metal scoop with remains of painted finish; remains of paper label inside scoop; turned wooden handle with three incised bands.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
