Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Wooden handle
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A wooden handle. The handle is elongated and has a rounded shaft that slightly widens at the base. The top of the handle is rounded. There is a large chip missing from the side of the handle near the top. Attached to the bottom of the handle is a black, metal cap that tapers slightly at the bottom. The cap is rusted and hollow.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2017.108.23.91
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