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Image of Seattle Police Department handcuffs belonging to John Reitz, ca. 1900
1969.4650.6a
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Seattle Police Department handcuffs belonging to John Reitz, ca. 1900

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These handcuffs belonged to John Reitz, who settled in Seattle in 1904 after completing his military service in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. He worked for the Seattle Parks Department and was superintendent of Woodland Park from 1919-1944.
ID Number: 1969.4650.6a
Date: Circa 1900
Physical Description: 1 Handcuff; metal; 5 in.H x 9 in.W
Credit: MOHAI, 1969.4650.6a
Subjects: Government and Public Services, Police and Law Enforcement

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