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This is a breast plough, which is a triangular shaped blade with added cutting edge on one side only. Part of the Sharp collection.
This is a breast plough, which is a triangular shaped blade with added cutting edge on one side only. The blade is joined to its wooden handle by hollow band. The handle is made from a rough length of wood, forked at top and crossed with additional length of carved wood.This came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.

The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Breast Plough // Inscription ‘JC W. FOSTER STOURBRIDGE’ // Sharp collection // Triangular shaped blade with added cutting edge on one side only. The blade is joined to its wooden handle by hollow band. The handle is made from a rough length of wood, forked at top and crossed with additional length of carved wood.’