National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1855 for Porter No. 406
William O'Connor, American · 1855
This is a square metal slave badge set on point with sharp corners. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “406 [punched] / PORTER [stamped] / 1855 [stamped].” There is a hole punched at the center top.
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