Object number
84/38
Description
A walking stick made from wood, probably either blackthorn or dog-rose. It came from Winford, Somerset.
This walking stick is made from wood, probably either blackthorn or dog-rose. The natural shape of the wood gives the effect of a bird's head at the top. It has a rough surface. It came from Winford, Somerset.
Physical description
1 walking stick: wood; good condition.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: WALKING STICK // Accession number: 84/38 // Classification: PERSONAL Use // Negative number: 60/14779 // Acquisition method: GIFT // Acquired from, date: Miss Joan Salter, [...], August 1984 // Store: small object // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 25.10.84 // Description: This walking stick is made from Blackthorn. The natural shape of the wood gives the effect of a birds head at the top. It has a rough surface. // ONE PIECE DOG-ROSE WALKER. NO FERRULE. // Dimensions: Length: 85.0cm // Associated information: This stick came from Winford, Somerset (Avon) // References:'
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