- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 × 4 1/2 × 1 in. (10.2 × 11.5 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- A decorative hook constructed from a single piece of metal. The mounting bracket of the hook is flat and projects vertically from the base. It has two drilled holes for wall mounting. The base of the hook is flat and horizontal and curves at the front into an S-shaped hook with a pointed swirl at the top. The shaft of the hook is flat with squared edges. On the back of the bracket is a white painted rectangle with hand painted black text that reads [R345].
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Topic
- Craftsmanship
- Labor
- Skilled labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.78
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




