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Authentic 1849 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Tag

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Authentic 1849 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Tag

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Choice 1849 Charleston (SC) SERVANT Slave Hire Tag
1849-Dated. Charleston (SC) “SERVANT” Slave Hire Identification Tag by W.M. Rouse. Copper. Original & Genuine. Choice Very Fine.
This is an authentic, original Slave “Tag” or “Badge” that is Diamond shaped, measuring 2” wide x 2” tall, made of Copper, with the standard small round hole punch at top for suspension, as made. The corner points have been slightly clipped as is typical with the top point nicely rounded. This historic Slave Tag has a full and clear “1849” date, plus a full clear and complete punch for the “SERVANT” occupation at center. It has a deeply punched “374” being the tag serial number. The city name is quite easy to read and full. It has a perfectly natural rich even brown patina, the face side reading: “CHARLESTON - 1849 - SERVANT - 374”.

This Slave Tag is of the Type shown on page 123 in the 2004 reference book, “Slave Badges and the Slave Hire System In Charleston, SC 1783-1865,” by Greene & Hutchins. Fully original, with a natural copper-green patina to the metal. Very rare and the first 1849 dated example we have offered.

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Authentic 1849 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Tag

Name: Authentic 1849 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Tag
SKU: 47124318
Price: 3500 USD
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