Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Pair of handcuffs with key
Object Number:
1943.293
Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 6 x 3 in. ( 4.8 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on double hinged cuff pieces: "PALMER'S PAT./ JAN. 18-76"
Description:
Steel set screw handcuffs; each cuff made of three curved steel pieces with an oval cut from the center, hinged together; two cuffs held together by an ovoid lock with pegs set through the cuffs and a screw threaded through the lock to loosen and tighten.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
