Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
metal and wood with pressure-sensitive tape
Dimensions
H x W x D: 30 11/16 × 7 1/16 × 4 1/2 in. (78 × 18 × 11.5 cm)
Description
A draw hoe with a wooden handle. The how has a rectangular shaped blade set perpendicularly to the handle with rounded shoulders and a straight cutting edge. The hoe blade is attached to a molded metal handle socket that fits over one end of the wooden handle. The handle shaft is long and rounded. An area near the top of the handle has been wrapped with black, plastic tape.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
hoes
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57267ffa8-b744-442f-b67b-90def8febf68

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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