On View
Cultural Expressions Gallery
Exhibition
Cultural Expressions
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
20th century
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 7/8 × 7 1/16 × 7 1/8 in. (30.2 × 17.9 × 18.1 cm)
H x W x D (with handle up): 17 1/4 × 1/4 × 7 1/8 in. (43.8 × 0.6 × 18.1 cm)
Description
A cylindrical metal shucking bucket. The bucket has a welded seam along the bottom. The top edge of the bucket is rolled outward to form curved a rim. The handle is a bent metal rod inserted into holes at the top of the bucket. The ends of the rod are bent over on the inside of the bucket.
Place used
Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
buckets (vessels)
Topic
Communities
Foodways
Labor
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.195.6
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd572bb6739-d421-495a-b519-d126a7dcf01e

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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