Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Basket
Object Number:
INV.715
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wicker, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. ( 71.8 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Woven wicker carrying basket of tall cylindrical shape with top edge and bottom covered with leather; leather carrying strap woven through basket at top and near base.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
