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Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Blowpipe
Object name
Blowpipe
Date
1775-1795
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 10 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 27 x 3.8 x 1 cm )
Description
Sheet brass blowpipe; tapering, with narrow end curved almost to right angle.
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number
1947.461u
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this blowpipe is part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
