Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box lock and key
Object name
Box lock and key
Date
1830-1850
Medium
Iron, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. ( 35.6 x 29.2 x 22.2 cm )
Description
Rectangular sheet iron escutcheon on plate with scalloped side edges, with long key attached over rod protruding from keyhole, sheet metal straps around wood block and rectangular rod penetrating top and bottom.
Object Number
INV.915ab
Gallery Label
Round paper label on side reads "Swiss, 1840."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
