National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1811 for Porter No.27
John Joseph Lafar, American, 1784 - 1849 · 1811
A square copper slave badge with scalloped corners with die stamped text on the recto reading "CHARLESTON / 1811 PORTER / No." and engraved text "27". The maker's mark "LAFAR" is die stamped on the verso center. A hole is punched through the center top edge.
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