National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charleston slave badge from 1826 for Mechanic No. 336
John Joseph Lafar, American, 1784 - 1849 · 1826
This is a square metal slave badge with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “MECHANIC [stamped] / No. [stamped] 336 [punched] / 1826 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the top center with the maker's name “LAFAR.” There is a hole punched at the center top.
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