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: 14 3/4 × 8 3/8 × 1 1/16 in. (37.5 × 21.3 × 2.7 cm)
Description
A rusted sickle with a carved wooden handle. The sickle has a short, wooden handle with a carved handle. The tang is longer than the handle and protrudes from the base. It is curved slightly upwards. The dark brown handle is heavily split from the bottom to the top on one side. There is a round, white accretion near the bottom of the handle. The blade is J-shaped and tapers to a 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
2017.108.23.37
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a9600d0-a0dc-4124-b72e-6487f26b4244

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