Object number
91/41
Description
Rake with a wooden handle. The square head consists of a frame into which ten metal teeth have been inserted. Used in Goring, Oxfordshire.
A metal rake with a wooden handle. The square head consists of a frame into which ten metal teeth have been inserted. The rake was used by the donor in Goring, Oxfordshire.
Physical description
1 garden rake: metal; wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: RAKE // Accession number: 91/41 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 23.9.91 // Description: Metal rake with wooden handle. It has a square head consisting of a frame which has 10 teeth fixed into it. A flanged socket holds the wooden handle. // Dimensions: Lengths: 125 cm // Width of head: 29 cm // Length of teeth: 7.0 cm// Associated information: This rake came from the above address [of donor] where it was used by the owner.’
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