Hiatt's and Slavery (part 1)

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Date:1870 - 1879 (c.)

Description:This is a late nineteenth century interview with the Birmingham Hiatt's handcuffs firm. Read both parts of the interview to see Hiatt's connection to slavery. The company is still in operation today, providing for handcuffs for the police.

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Slavery Exports Business, Trade, Industry and Commerce 1901-2000 (20th century)

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Donor ref:LSH: Newspaper Cuttings Industry 1863-80 LF 64.3 (31/701)

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