Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object name
Box
Date
1780-1820
Medium
Wood, straw, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 5 in. ( 8.9 x 29.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Box with mosaic of wood fitted into support (intarsia) with metal clasp and hinges.
Object Number
INV.1102
Marks
written: in pencil on interior lid: "Jonathon Boardman/Raleigh, N.C./1792 Died"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.