Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
metal and wood with textile materials
Dimensions
H x W x D: 33 1/16 × 4 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (84 × 12 × 12 cm)
Description
A debarking tool, or scratcher, with a wooden handle. The handle is long and has a rounded shaft. At the end of the handle is a metal stirrup shaped attachment. The attachment has a wide cutting edge. The shank of the attachment is embedded in the back of the handle and held in place with a bolt and wingnut at the top and a piece of twisted metal wire over a small wooden splint. A piece of faded fabric wraps around the bottom of the shank. The bottom of the shank curves outwards and protrudes from the handle. The handle has three drilled holes along its length.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
barkers
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.20
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58f688b31-f269-4688-a548-9b277a0e2898

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