Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Boot flask
Object Number:
1953.725
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 18.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Molded redware flask in the shape of a narrow, low-heeled boot with laces up the ankle on the instep; top has a circular bottle neck opening with mottled dark brown glaze (Rockingham); base unglazed with perforated diamond motif and border on sole of heel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
