On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Created by
Unidentified
Date
1847
Medium
copper
Dimensions
H x W: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (4.4 x 4.4 cm)
Description
Discolored copper square with corners folded behind and an attachment hole on the top. Die stamped: "CHARLESTON / 1847 / PORTER / 365."
Place used
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Liljenquist Family Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Type
slave hire badges
Topic
Labor
Skilled labor
Slave hire system
Slavery
U.S. History, 1815-1861
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
Object number
2011.51.10
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52f1a8dcb-8056-4111-bd05-e8211648f4b9

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