Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
Date
18th-19th century
Medium
iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 3/8 × 2 5/8 × 3/8 in. (16.2 × 6.6 × 1 cm)
Description
A nineteenth century iron window hook. The fastener has a round screw hole on one side and with a curved, hooked lock. On the other side is a C-shaped latch. The back of the latch is wide and flat. A white painted rectangle with black, hand painted text on the side near the screw hole reads [R326].
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
ironwork
hooks (object genre)
Topic
Building Arts
Labor
Skilled labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.66
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de486936-c2e1-49e0-9a26-9c41e938419c

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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