National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1800 for Fisher No. 55
Ralph Atmar Jr., American, 1767 - 1809 · 1800
A flat even-sided octagonal badge with a hole at the top for suspension with engravings and punches. The elements on the obverse are as follows (top to bottom): an engraved "No 55"; "FISHER" in individual punches; and "1800" punched. This excavated badge is in fine condition with some light surface roughness, a dark patina, and the expected verdigris.
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