Pair of leg irons linked by iron chain and secured by padlock

Pair of leg irons linked by iron chain and secured by padlock

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Pair of leg irons linked by iron chain and secured by padlock
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Pair of leg irons linked by iron chain and secured by padlock, probably slave shackle, European, 1601-1800

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653932
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
approx, chain extended: length 1115 mm
approx: width 150 mm
approx: depth 107 mm
type:
leg irons