- On View
- Slavery and Freedom Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 18th - mid 19th centuries
- Medium
- wrought iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2011.155.285a collar): 1 1/2 × 6 × 6 1/4 in. (3.8 × 15.2 × 15.9 cm)
- H x W x D (2011.155.285b key): 4 5/8 × 2 9/16 × 7/8 in. (11.7 × 6.5 × 2.2 cm)
- H x W x D (2011.155.285c lock): 3 1/8 × 2 5/8 × 3/4 in. (7.9 × 6.7 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- Wrought iron collar with a three inch locking device and a three inch key. The collar is made up of two pieces of iron attached with a hinged, chain link back. Each end of the collar has an eyelet that can overlap and the lock can be inserted in to. The lock has a cylinder locking mechanism and a curved shackle hinged on one side. The key has an eyelet on one end and a shoulder in the middle of the shaft. The teeth of the key are threaded like a screw.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Type
- keys (hardware)
- collars (neckwear)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.155.285abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




