National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1800 for Fisher No. 14
Ralph Atmar Jr., American, 1767 - 1809 · 1800
This is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text “No 14 [engraved] / FISHER [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. Proper right edge of the badge is folded over on itself.
🔒
Order museum-quality prints
Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.