Shackle

Heavy iron shackle, Madagascar. Large iron section of chain - a bar with loops at each end and a ring placed through the loop at one end and closed with a rivit. It relates to the slave trade on the island. Formerly in the collections of the London Missionary Society.

Object Details

ID: ZBA5547
Collection: Punishment and restraint
Type: Shackle
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 mm x 925 mm x 220 mm
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