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
Type
ironwork
froes
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd546b76242-f16d-48f8-91d4-17b42b9bd8d2

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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