- Manufactured by
- Quikwerk, American
- Owned by
- Old Slave Mart Museum, American, founded 1937
- Date
- mid 19th-early 20th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 5/16 × 17 1/2 × 2 13/16 in. (5.8 × 44.5 × 7.2 cm)
- Description
- An iron shingle froe. The froe has a long, rectangular blade with a slightly diagonal cutting edge and a round eye. Along the top edge of the blade is a stamped mark that reads [QUIKWERK]. Hand painted white text along the bottom edge of the eye reads [R406]. The blade narrows towards the cutting edge.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Topic
- Building Arts
- Labor
- Skilled labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.52
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




