Object number
81/168
Description
A Devon-type iron spade with an ash handle which has broken off. It belonged to a builder from Devon.
Physical description
1 spade: wood (ash); metal (iron); fair condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: Spade // Accession number: 81/168 // … // Recorder: DJE // Date: 17.12.81 // Description: Devon type iron spade with an ash pole type handle which is broken off. // Dimensions: handle 129 cms (over 4 feet) // spade 27.5 cms x 29.5 cms // Associated information: previously belonged to a builder who originated from Devon.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15645.tif - High resolution image
