Object number
68/172
Description
This is a castrating clamp, which is a veterinary tool used to prevent bleeding when remove the testicles from an animal not used for breeding. Castration was believed to make the animal quieter and fatter. This is clamp was used on Roke Farm in Oxfordshire.
Physical description
1 castrating clamp: metal
Archival history
MERL Recording form - ‘Name of Object: CASTRATING CLAMP // Name and address of Owner: S. Allwright, Roke Farm, Benson, Oxon // 15 May 68 // Who used it: S. Allwright // When was it used: 1920s // Where was it used: Roke Farm, Oxon // From what materials is it made: STEEL // What are its approx. measurements: Length: 27.5cm // Additional information used with the cauterising irons: 68/173 68/74 // [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9063.tif - High resolution image
