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"Darby" handcuffs

"Darby" handcuffs

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Titles: "Darby" handcuffs (Supplied title)

Description: This pair of "Darby" style iron handcuffs was found in a slave pen in Williamsburg, Virginia, during the Civil War. The handcuffs are a fixed size and were probably made in the United States by Providence Tool Company. This style of handcuff became obsolete after adjustable handcuffs were designed in 1862.

Dates

  • Not later than 1865 (Creation)

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 3624.H502

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 10 inches length
  • 3 1/8 inches width (each cuff)

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"Darby" handcuffs

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.