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: 58 1/2 × 2 13/16 × 6 1/8 in. (148.6 × 7.2 × 15.5 cm)
Description
A large metal pry bar, also known as a claw bar. The pry bar has a wedge-shaped end with a straight flat edge and a curved end with two flattened points and a small fissure in between for nail removal. The back of the curved end is stepped at the fulcrum.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
crowbars
Topic
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.25
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e0e11f45-ba71-49c6-b792-fb0f2e8dc923

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