Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Hand-forged wrought iron piece made by Peter Simmons
early 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
Hand-forged wrought iron piece made by Peter Simmons. The large piece is three-dimensional and forms a triangular shaped pillar. Decorative elements inside the pillar form spiral vines with leaves attached to it. The piece is painted black with some of the paint flaking off.
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Catalog reference: 2017.108.8.1
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