Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Salt
Object Number:
INV.13251
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.4 x 8.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Opaque amethyst and white pressed lead glass salt; rectangular with two handles formed like shells; four sides decorated with branches of leaves and berries; rectangular fluted foot.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
