Object number
86/214
Description
Garden hook, inscribed with a symbol of an 'F' in a circle and the words, 'FU..., MELLS', suggesting it is made by Fussells of Mells, Somerset.
This is a garden hook with a turned wooden handle. It was used as garden tool by the donor's husband. It is inscribed with a symbol of an 'F' inside a circle with two vertical lines protruding from the bottom of the circle. Next to this symbol are the words, 'FU... // MELLS', suggesting that the hook may have been made by Fussells of Mells, Somerset.
Physical description
1 hook: metal; wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: HOOK // Accession number: 86/214 // Classification: GARDENS Tools // Negative number: // Acquisition method: GIFT // Acquired from, date: MRS BOLTON, [...], August 1986 // Store: CAMP // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 10.10.86 // Description: A garden hook with turned wooden handle which has several holes in it. There is a ferrule at the top of the handle. // Inscription: [ink sketch] FU_ _ _ // MELLS // Dimensions: Length: 48.0cm // Associated information: Used by Mrs Bolton's husband. // References:'
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