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: 13/16 × 7 1/2 × 1 7/16 in. (2 × 19.1 × 3.7 cm)
Description
A metal pickaxe head. The pickaxe head is diamond shaped with an ovular circular eye and two identical picks.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
axes (tools)
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.75
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd510672a03-573e-499c-a424-94ab45b2a2c1

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