Created by
Unidentified
Date
1850s
Medium
wood
Dimensions
H x W x D (a): 46 1/8 × 23 × 3 3/4 in. (117.2 × 58.4 × 9.5 cm)
H x W x D (b): 46 3/4 × 22 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (118.7 × 57.8 × 9.5 cm)
Description
Two "y" shaped, carved pieces of wood used for carrying sugar cane. Each wood piece has three notches cut into side.
Place collected
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
agricultural equipment
Topic
Agriculture
American South
Labor
Slavery
Sugarcane
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.18ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd576d57ad0-6f55-48cb-89a9-9f97decf6c21

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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