Manufactured by
Forte and Tablada Inc., American, founded 1961
Commissioned by
Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, American, founded 1835
Date
ca. 1972
Medium
steel and fiberglass, paint, wax
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 9 15/16 in. (7.3 × 7.3 × 25.2 cm)
Description
Flush button for the toilet (2013.26.2.3.1) of cell no. 3 from Camp A at Angola prison. The button is attached to a pipe that was embedded into the wall of the cell and connected to the prison’s plumbing. The button has was flush with wall of the cell. The front of button and cover are painted white. In the center of button is engraved text that reads “PUSH.” The button cover has a raised center with the button extending out.
Place collected
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Buildings and Structures
Type
cells
toilets
Topic
American South
Architecture
Prisons
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donated by Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections and Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola
Object number
2013.26.2.3.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd517144217-1243-4545-afad-98c611e9d1d3

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