Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
Date
19th century
Medium
iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 16 3/16 × 1/4 × 1 13/16 in. (41.1 × 0.6 × 4.6 cm)
Description
This pothook consists of a long metal rod with a hook on one end. The hook at one end has a deep curve at the rounded portion. The opposite end of the rod is bent into a circle. The rod itself has a decorative twist in the metal halfway along its length. It has an Old Slave Mart Museum label with text that reads "R211A." There is a another piece of metal twisted through this circle with an Old Slave Mart label that reads "R211B."
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Type
gate hardware
Topic
Domestic life
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.20.15
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56fb22615-e0ef-4a9d-876d-5fc281589fdf

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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