Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
Subject of
Chicora Wood Plantation, American, founded 1732
Date
19th century
Medium
hickory and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 55 5/16 × 12 3/16 × 2 5/16 in. (140.5 × 31 × 5.9 cm)
Description
A handmade pitchfork constructed from a hickory tree branch from the Chicora Wood Plantation in Plantersville, South Carolina. The pitchfork is constructed from a three-pronged branch that serves as the handle and tines and a carved piece of wood with three holes to hold the tines in place. The tines have been carved to points at the ends. There are two metal twists around the handle. Painted on the edge of the tine holder is a white rectangle with hand painted black text that reads [R438].
Place used
Plantersville, Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
pitchforks
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.23
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd575742bfb-762a-49b7-b383-a274ab247c60

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