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Tin Caporal Painted Many Colors - Full Description in Notes

 File — Container: Oversize Flat Shelf - 1
Identifier: HARC_010_9_6_2_15_0000

Scope and Contents

The tin painted caporal (foreman) came with a note card explaining: "The caporal (foreman) was the person the black slaves brought to Bolivia from African during the colonial times. The cane gave status and power to the caporal to demand more work from the slaves under him."

Archivist note: The caporal is shaped like a bull whip.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1929

Full Extent

From the Collection: 900 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary's Repository

Contact:
HARC Archives at Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame IN 46556 United States
(574)678-6155