- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
- Date
- mid 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- metal and wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 17 5/16 × 10 7/8 × 2 3/8 in. (44 × 27.6 × 6 cm)
- Description
- A rusted sickle with a carved wooden handle. The sickle has a short, wooden handle with a curved hand grip and a slightly bulbous base. The tang is exposed on both sides of the handle and is riveted in place with two (2) rivets and two (2) washers. The handle is cracked along the surface. The tang is bent ninety (90) degrees horizontally and the blade, ninety (90) degrees vertically. The blade is J-shaped that tapers to a beveled point near the top.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- sickles
- Topic
- Agriculture
- Labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




