Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
1890-1900
Medium
pigment on wood with metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 20 3/16 × 35 7/16 × 23 7/8 in. (51.2 × 90 × 60.6 cm)
Description
A wooden plow with a metal share. The plow has two handles and two braces. The handles have been painted red near the grips. The plow has a wooden beam that ends in a single hole for a hitch. The beam is attached to the handles with two flat metal rods. The plow has a metal moldboard and a share that forms a V-shape. It is attached to the handles and beam with several nuts and bolts. Attached to one brace is a white paper tag with handwritten, black ink text that reads [PLOUGH / 1890-1900].
Place used
United States
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
plows (agricultural equipment)
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2a0e5ab-463d-4731-940e-a709bc62795c

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