Created by
Unidentified
Date
1920s
Medium
wood , metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 49 1/8 × 7 7/8 × 1 15/16 in. (124.7 × 20 × 5 cm)
Description
A crutch consisting of four pieces of wood held together with metal nails. Length of crutch is a single piece of wood split and warped to accomodate two pieces of wood in between the split that function as handles. Final piece of wood caps the crutch and is is curved to accomodate the underarm. Wood is cracked and worn, and metal is rusted.
Cultural Place
Georgia, United States, Sea Islands, North and Central America
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
crutches
Topic
Craftsmanship
Folklife
Medicine
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.293
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e082398-64e3-4fc7-8f7b-66e26d6ae3d3

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