Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
18th-19th century
Medium
iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 3/8 × 6 7/8 in. (27.5 × 1 × 17.4 cm)
Description
A metal shrub hook. The tool is J-shaped. It has a narrow, squared metal handle that tapers into a squared point at the bottom. The top the handle is molded to a curved hook on one side and has a stepped on the back side. The hook tapers at the point. The sides of the hook are molded and concave. Relief text near the hook reads [B.B.] on one side and a stamped [6] on the back.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
hooks (object genre)
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.65
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2cf5774-cd9d-4051-98a2-5dbcc682b50d

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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