Object number
98/11
Description
Scythe complete with handles and fixings. The snead is fairly straight and appears to be home made although hand holds are manufactured.
This is a large heavy scythe complete with handles and fixings. The snead is fairly straight and appears to be home made although hand holds are manufactured. The heavy blade has a raised lip along the back edge.
Archival history
MERL Miscellaneous note-Georgia Charitou-7 November 2014- This scythe formed part of the collection of items once in the possession of George Arthur Squires (1912-1990). George Arthur Squires was a small holder/ poultry farmer at Haddiscoe, Norfolk. He was a journalist who wrote on povetry matters and also for the East Anglian magazine.
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