Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Hon. Fox, Charles James, British, 1749 - 1806
Date
late 18th century
Medium
hide and wood
Dimensions
H x W: 40 15/16 in. (104 cm)
Description
Wooden handle with hide lash and hide loop through opposite end for hanging storage
Place depicted
Caribbean
Place used
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Movement
Abolitionist movement
Type
whips (slavery artifacts)
Topic
Antislavery
Slavery
Violence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.21.1.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd523c746e0-5a8f-496b-aff8-6617e9224d6f

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