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: 10 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (26.7 × 13.3 × 9.5 cm)
Description
A metal box grater. The grater is tubed shape and is constructed from two (2) pieces of sheet metal, a flat back and a curved front. The curved front has been punched in concentric circles forming the grater blade and the back is flat with a hole to suspend it from a peg or hook. The back is diamond shaped with beveled edges.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
graters
Topic
Cooking and dining
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.74
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d9f97ed7-6c56-42d8-9633-28110aabe587

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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