Shackle, Leg
- Object Name:
- Shackle, Leg
- Object ID:
- 1941.016.11
- Description:
- Leg iron. Wrought iron. Band formed into shape of rough rectangle. 0.3" diameter holes in ends. Three roughly right-angle curves in three adjacent corners, fourth corner roughly bent so it is near other end of strap. Wrought iron nail passing through both holes, turned over onto itself to prevent straps from being pulled apart. One end of nail pointed; other end elongated rectangle with flat top that flares underneath to diameter of body. Unusually shiny edges on strap. Some unknown residues inside of strap that are dark colored with slight striations and bulges in them.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-0.7 W-3.2 D-4.6 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Charlotte M. Brooks
- Subjects:
- Shackles
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