Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Metal boot hooks with wood handles
ca. 1814
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
Two metal boot hooks with wood handles. The metal and wood are dark brown. The handles of the hooks are tapered and curved with the center of the handles wider than the ends. The metal hook is attached through the center of the hook. The ends of the hook are shaped like the letter “J” with the pointed, pyramid shaped tips.
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Catalog reference: 2017.108.25.10ab
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