Created by
Hiatt & Co. Ltd., British, founded 1780
Subject of
Gates, Henry Louis Jr., American, born 1950
Date
2000s
Medium
nickel
Dimensions
H x W: 2 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3/4 in. (7 x 21.6 x 1.9 cm)
Description
Standard police-issued chain style handcuffs. The handcuffs are made of nickel and consist of two locking bracelets linked by a short chain. Embossed on the base of each bracelet is [HIATTS / MADE IN / ENGLAND]. Etched on the side of each bracelet is [CROWLEY].
Place made
England, United Kingdom, Europe
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
handcuffs
Topic
Justice
Politics
Race discrimination
Race relations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Object number
2010.11
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7a9f482-5b7a-4658-9adf-b0c29dd98564

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