Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 35 7/16 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/4 in. (90 × 12 × 10.8 cm)
Description
A debarking tool, or scratcher, with a metal handle. The handle is long, has a rounded shaft, and threading at the top of the handle. The handle is hallow and is stoppered with black material embedded with fibers. 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 soldered into place. An associated small, white, paper tag reads [Pin[---?]]. The back of the tag is blank.
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
2017.108.23.24
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd527ba951e-e7c6-4c23-b946-ba436b415e9c

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