National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1800 for Mechanic No. 177
Ralph Atmar Jr., American, 1767 - 1809 · 1800
This is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text that reads “No. 177 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1800 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the top center with the maker's name “ATMAR.” There is a hole punched at the center top. There is crease in the metal running diagonally from upper proper right corner to lower proper left.
🔒
Order museum-quality prints
Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.