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 11/16 × 8 1/4 × 7 1/16 in. (6.8 × 21 × 18 cm)
Description
A fragment of a draw hoe blade. The blade has a thick, rounded, vertical metal eye that sits at the back of the blade. The blade has rounded sides. The front edge of the blade is missing. The remaining fragment of the front blade edge is heavily rusted, uneven, and roughly straight. Two (2) holes have rusted through the flat surface of the blade.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
hoes
Topic
Agriculture
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.80
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c810d68d-5958-459f-be89-461f4a8008ed

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