On View
Making a Way Gallery
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Created by
Atmar, Ralph Jr., American, 1767 - 1809
Date
1800
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W: 1 5/8 x 1 9/16 in. (4.2 x 4 cm)
Description
A flat even-sided octagonal badge with a hole at the top for suspension with engravings and punches. The elements on the obverse are as follows (top to bottom): an engraved "No 55"; "FISHER" in individual punches; and "1800" punched. This excavated badge is in fine condition with some light surface roughness, a dark patina, and the expected verdigris.
Place made
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Type
slave hire badges
Topic
Labor
Skilled labor
Slave hire system
Slavery
U.S. History, 1783-1815
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.27.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd537824efa-36d4-4810-a221-ed778f711be9

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