On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
1800-1850
Medium
iron
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (11.4 × 16.5 × 19.7 cm)
Caption
Restraints like this collar were used on men, women, and children to prevent escape and to control the captive inventory.
Description
This wrought iron collar is formed of two pieces of semicircular iron joined together by two interlocking metal loops. At each end of the two pieces are another two rings. Through these are looped a D-shaped ring attached to a locking mechanism. The outer surface of the two pieces has been incised with a repeating semi-circular design.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
shackles
Topic
Africa
Commerce
Slavery
Trans Atlantic slave trade
Violence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.63.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef81c14c-cf7b-4332-abb5-4e136c632632

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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