Title:
Ox-yoke beam
Description:
Ox-yoke beam with chain ring. Note glued on the beam states: "This ox-yoke was presented to the State Library by Mr. J. Robinson, Route 4, Austin, July 1931. The yoke was made about 50 years ago, made by Mr. Robinson, then a youth of (?), and Ben McKensie, a negro man who had belonged to Lacy McKinsie, Grandfather of Mr. Robinson. Believed to be 100 years old."
Description:
Historical Note: According to accession notes, this ox-yoke was presented by J.B. Robinson who made it with the help of Ben McKenzie, an ex-slave who had belonged to Mr. Robinson's grandfather.
Identifier:
ATF0490
Item identifier:
ATF0490
Collection:
Artifacts collection
Date range of creation:
1880 to 1885
Type:
Image
Type:
Land Transportation Accessories
Type:
Yoke, Animal
Medium:
Wood (plant material)
Citation information:
ATF0490, Artifacts collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Copyright information:
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Size or duration:
49 in x 9 in x 5.5 in
Language:
English