- 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: 59 13/16 × 13 × 1 in. (152 × 33 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Hand-forged wrought iron piece made by Peter Simmons. The large piece is two-dimensional and has a rounded top. Decorative elements inside the piece form repeating ovals with spirals at the top and bottom. Inside every oval is a decorative plant with three leaves. One side of the piece is an iron hinge. 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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.8.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




