- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
- Date
- mid 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 1/8 × 1 × 13/16 in. (10.5 × 2.6 × 2.1 cm)
- Description
- An iron spike. The shaft of the spike is squared, slightly curved, and has an offset head.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Topic
- Labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.72
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




