Handcuff
Object number2011.127.97
Manufacturer
Argus Manufacturing Company
Designer
Yngve Smith-Stange
Dateafter 1934
OriginChicago, IL
MediumMetal, (nickel?) plating
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNippers. Curved handlebar attached to stem that operates a single pivoting claw.Dimensions0.75 x 3.937 x 5.5 in. (1.9 x 10 x 14 cm)MarksStamped above claw "ARGUS M.F.G. CO. / CHICAGO ILL. U.S.A. / PAT. 1950757 / OTHER PAT. PEND."
Stamped above claw on one side reads: "THE IRON CLAW / 42039".
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
On view
after 1879
