Handcuffs

Name/Title

Handcuffs

Entry/Object ID

1938.A194.003 A,B

Description

(A) Iron ankle bracelet used for slaves. Bracelet has 2, hinged bracelets connected by a link chain. Each bracelet is opened w/a (B) screw-fitted key and spring-loaded stem.

Use

Worn by slaves during Civil War era.

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1865

Notes

Date: 1840-1865

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Handcuffs

Dimensions

Length

25 in

Diameter

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

25" = total length of bracelet and chain

Material

Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good