Created by
Lafar, John Joseph, American, 1784 - 1849
Date
1813
Medium
copper
Dimensions
H x W: 2 1/16 × 2 in. (5.3 × 5.1 cm)
Description
An octagonal copper slave badge with die stamped and engraved text on the recto reading "CHARLESTON / 1813 / CARPENTER / No. [engraved] 65". The maker's mark "LAFAR" is die stamped on the center verso. A hole is punched at the center top edge.
Place made
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Place collected
Jacksonboro, Colleton County, 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, 1783-1815
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
Object number
2016.166.25
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c4242039-be6f-4c0c-945c-49a60a203489

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