Sujet

Charleston slave badge from 1801 for Mechanic No. 108, 1801. Creator: Charles Prince.

Légende

A circular copper slave badge. The front of the badge reads "*Charleston* / No. 108 / Mechanic / 1801." The back of the badge reads “C.Prince.” All lettering is die stamped into the metal except the number “108”, which is engraved. There is a puncture hole at the top of the badge. The metal is dark in color with a green patina.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A72_388

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

59,5Mo (2,0Mo) / 35,4cm x 42,1cm / 4185 x 4968 (300dpi)

Mots clés

people black country metal museum color copper badge location century identification identity ownership property ID African American African-American owner afro-american slavery United States of America Colour 19th century nineteenth century heritage American America USA slave trade object united states cultural heritage Black History Heritage Art National Museum of African American History and Culture NMAAHC badges Heritage Art Charles Prince Prince Charles