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: 18 13/16 × 12 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (47.8 × 31.5 × 26.4 cm)
Description
A resin bucket for making turpentine. The metal pan is roughly semicircular in shape, with a flat back and a curved front. It has a straight metal handle with a rounded, hollow shaft that is attached to each side of the pan with two (2) flat metal rods. The bucket has a flat bottom. The interior of the bucket is plain but coated with powdery rust. Attached to the handle is a white paper tag that reads [RES[IN?] BUCKET / [Tur?]pen[tine?] ind[us?]try]. The bucket has a loose, associated white sticker that reads [RESIN PAN / TURPENTINE-MAKING].
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
pans (containers)
Topic
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.83
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5870d41c6-e515-466a-b82e-db2c0fc4a33c

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