- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
- Date
- mid 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 19 13/16 × 18 1/2 × 13/16 in. (50.4 × 47 × 2.1 cm)
- Description
- A T-square architectural tool. The T-square has a wooden blade and stock and is roughly T-shaped. The blade is inserted into a rectangular cutout in the stock and it projects downwards at a ninety-degree angle. The blade is off center from the middle of the stock. In addition, there is a small, diagonal, support beam nailed to the blade and the stock, close to the meeting point. On one side of the T-square, the back edge of the blade has markings at regular intervals, as does the top edge of the stock.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- squares (tools)
- Topic
- Building Arts
- Labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.90
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




