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Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Hiatt & Co. Ltd., British, founded 1780 · 2000s

nickel
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CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Standard police-issued chain style handcuffs. The handcuffs are made of nickel and consist of two locking bracelets linked by a short chain. Embossed on the base of each bracelet is [HIATTS / MADE IN / ENGLAND]. Etched on the side of each bracelet is [CROWLEY].

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