- Created by
- Simmons, Peter, American, 1856 - 1955
- Owned by
- Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 88 3/16 × 13 × 6 11/16 in. (224 × 33 × 17 cm)
- Description
- Hand-forged wrought iron piece made by Peter Simmons. The large piece is three-dimensional and forms a triangular shaped pillar. Decorative elements inside the pillar form spiral vines with leaves attached to it. The piece is painted black with some of the paint flaking off.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Type
- ironwork
- Topic
- American South
- Building Arts
- Craftsmanship
- Design
- Ornamentation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.8.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




