Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 1/16 × 12 3/16 × 2 1/16 in. (5.3 × 31 × 5.3 cm)
Description
An iron shingle froe. The froe has a long, rectangular blade with a slightly diagonal cutting edge and a round eye. The eye has three (3) drilled holes. The blade narrows towards the cutting edge. Attached is a white paper tag with black text that reads [F[RO?]E / HANDMADE / SHINGLE / CUTTER] on the front and [LUMBER / TOOL] on the back.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
froes
Topic
Building Arts
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.53
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5870488cb-049a-48c5-8351-142798bcc0b2

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