Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Ring
Object Number:
INV.12675.5
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
carved: center front: "COUSIN"
Description:
Dark brown plastic ring band with "COUSIN" carved at the front; band separates at the back allowing slight adjustability.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
