National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1813 for Carpenter No. 65
John Joseph Lafar, American, 1784 - 1849 · 1813
An octagonal copper slave badge with die stamped and engraved text on the recto reading "CHARLESTON / 1813 / CARPENTER / No. [engraved] 65". The maker's mark "LAFAR" is die stamped on the center verso. A hole is punched at the center top edge.
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