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Title	Wrought iron
Date	2001
Material Type	Ironwork (objects)
Creator	Simmons, Carlton, 1959-
Creator Note	Carlton Simmons (1959-) began his apprenticeship with uncle Philip Simmons at the age of 13. Today he is less known for utilitarian ironwork, but his decorative and artistic pieces are highly sought-after.
Description	Wrought iron art object with a forked end and twisted iron decorations. Forged by Carlton Simmons, Charleston, South Carolina.
Dimensions	Length: 72.5 cm
Subject	African American blacksmiths -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- 21st century Blacksmithing -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- 21st century Blacksmiths -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- 21st century Forging -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- 21st century Ironwork -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- 21st century
Geographic Region	United States Southern States South Atlantic States South Carolina Charleston (S.C.)
SC Region	Low country
SC County	Charleston County (S.C.)
Collection in Repository	Carlton Simmons Collection
Call Number	2001.002.002
Holding Institution	Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston
Digital Collection	Avery Research Center Artifact Collection
Rights	Digital image copyright 2010, The College of Charleston Libraries. All rights reserved. For more information contact The College of Charleston Library, Charleston, SC 29424.
Media Type	Objects

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