Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
Date
late 19th century
Medium
cast iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 5/16 × 3 15/16 × 9/16 in. (13.5 × 10 × 1.4 cm)
Description
A cast iron quilt clamp with a screw handle. The clamp is in the shape of the letter “C” and has squared edges. A large screw goes through the top of the clamp. One side of the screw is flattened to form a handle.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Type
clamping screws
Topic
Domestic life
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.25.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55006d471-631d-430c-b71a-a9526d98d581

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