Object number
51/602
Collection
Description
Turnip pecks were used for pulling up what was left of turnips after sheep had been fed on them. This peck is made of wrought iron and has two prongs set at right angles to the handle, which is now missing.
Physical description
1 turnip peck: metal (wrought iron)
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This turnip peck was used for pulling up turnips after sheep had eaten the tops. It is made of wrought iron and has two prongs, set at right angles to the handle. The wooden handle is missing. The head measures 7.25 inches vertically and the prongs are 4.5 inches long. // See also 51/233M.', No Lavinia Smith No. recorded
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_417.tif - High resolution image
