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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a4b7b8c-fce2-4c11-9aaa-4911110197d4

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