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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5278b3ea0-94b6-4ebd-9706-85d75dd09455

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