A shackle (or shacklebolt), also known as a gyve, is a U-shaped piece of metal secured with a clevis pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.

"bolt which passes through the eyes of a shackle," 1680s, from shackle (n.), which has been used specifically of the bar of a padlock from mid-14c., + bolt (n.).

The shackles in this exhibit tell a story of violence, oppression, and inhumanity that are inexorably tied to the history of colonialism on Africa’s Atlantic coast.

Apr 9, 2024 · Shackles have a rich history dating back centuries, with various types evolving to meet specific needs. In ancient times, iron shackles were used for restraining prisoners and slaves, …

From ornate chests to damp dungeons, these objects were tools of protection and symbols of domination. In this article, you will discover their technical evolution, their functional variants, and the …

Two iron shackles consisting of iron loops joined together by a length of iron chain. The iron is heavily rusted. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Enslaved men, women, and children were bound in painful, heavy shackles that chaffed and cut their wrists and ankles. Tightly packed together in dark horrible smelling ships, their journey across the …

Shackles might seem like simple tools, but they've played a huge role in getting stuff from one place to another over the centuries. So, let's take a journey back in time and explore the history of shackles in …

The earliest known shackles date back to the Bronze Age, and they have been found in archaeological sites around the world. In the Middle Ages, shackles were commonly used to restrain prisoners, and …

Spaniards first brought enslaved Africans to Florida in the 1500s, decades before Dutch traders brought enslaved individuals to English Jamestown in 1619. Some of them were privately owned by …