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Unknown [Dog collar and chain, bearing the name "J. Davis No. 101"]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06152 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1820-1860 Pagination: 1 chain collar ; 44.4 x 1.6 cm. Order a Copy

Circa dates are estimated. Chain link collar with locking device and key attached. Dimensions indicate open chain.

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