- 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.




