Slave whip

Slave whip, leather with snakeskin covered handle, 19th century

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Slave whip, leather with snakeskin covered handle, 19th century
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Slave whip, leather with snakeskin covered handle, 19th century

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Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A136413
Materials:
flail, leather, handle, leather and cover, snakeskin, handle
Measurements:
length 775 mm
handle: length 380 mm
handle: diameter 30 mm
type:
whips
credit:
Glendining