Handcuff
Object number2011.127.96
Manufacturer
Argus Manufacturing Company
Designer
Yngve Smith-Stange
Dateafter 1931
OriginChicago, IL
MediumMetal, (nickel?) plating
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNippers. Curved handlebar attached to stem with interlocking teeth that operates a single pivoting claw.Dimensions0.75 x 3.937 x 5.5 in. (1.9 x 10 x 14 cm)InscriptionsOrange tag attached that reads: "NP0400 / 6-29-05".
MarksStamped above claw "ARGUS M.F.G. CO. / CHICAGO ILL. U.S.A. / PAT. PEND."
Stamped above claw on one side reads: "THE IRON CLAW / 991".
Historical NotesThe Iron Claw was invented by Yngve Smith-Stange in 1931 as a restraint that could be easily and rapidly applied to another person. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Terms
On View
Not on view
after 1879
